HOT DOGS / FRANKFURTERS / WIENERS, COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED (ALL TYPES, INCLUDING BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, TURKEY ) — UNOPENED
Refrigerator
1 week after "use by" date on package
Freezer
1-2 months
Tips
Keep refrigerated.
Unopened hot dogs may be kept in its original packaging when freezing — if freezing for longer than 2 months, overwrap packaging with airtight heavy-duty aluminum foil or place the package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
Freezer time shown is for best quality only — foods kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.
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