Storage Chart for Leftovers

I found this chart in a pamphlet produced by Whole Foods Market, called Serving Prepared Foods Safely. It's all about how and what to do with prepared foods, because if not handled properly they can easily grow bacteria.

I myself have often wondered how long I can keep grilled chicken leftovers in the fridge before they should be tossed. After reading this chart, I am so going to clean out the fridge tonight!

Storage Chart for Leftovers

Food Item Refrigerated Frozen

Cooked meat or poultry 3-4 days 3-6 months

Fried Chicken 3-4 days 4 months

Pizza 3-4 days 1-2 months

Egg or tuna salad 3-5 days does not freeze well

Pasta salad 3-5 days ditto

Potato Salad 3-5 days ditto

Bean Salad 3-5 days ditto

Green Salad 1-2 days ditto

Deli Meats 3-5 days 1-2 months

Gravy 1-2 days 2-3 months

Casseroles 3-4 days 2-3 months