How Long Does a Raw Beef Roast Last in the Fridge or Freezer?

BEEF ROAST, ALL CUTS (INCLUDING CHUCK, RIB, FLANK, TENDERLOIN, ROUND, SHOULDER, BLADE ) - FRESH, RAW

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3-5 days
Freezer
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6-12 months

 

Shelf Life Tips

  • How long does a raw beef roast last in the fridge or freezer? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep beef roast refrigerated at all times.
  • How long does a raw beef roast last after the sell-by date? After beef roast is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 3 to 5 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the beef roast will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored.
  • Unopened beef roast may be kept in its original store packaging when refrigerating; to maximize the shelf life of beef roast, do not open the package until ready to use.
  • How long can a raw beef roast be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; beef roast should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
  • To further extend the shelf life of beef roast, freeze; when freezing, place beef roast in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.
  • You can maximize the shelf life of beef roast in the freezer by overwrapping the original store packaging with airtight heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper or place the package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
  • How long does a raw beef roast last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 6 to 12 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
  • The freezer time shown is for best quality only - beef that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely How long does a raw beef roast last after being frozen and thawed? Beef roast that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator before cooking; beef roast that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be cooked immediately.
  • How long does beef roast last in the fridge once it is cooked? Cooked beef roast will usually stay good for 3 to 5 days in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer.
  • How to tell if beef roast is bad? The best way is to smell and look at the beef roast: signs of bad beef roast are a sour smell, dull color and slimy texture; discard any beef roast with an off smell or appearance.

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