How long do you keep expired frozen food?

[barbis9]

I have some frozen meals in the freezer that are set to expire in a week and I want to be a little frugal. How long would you keep expired frozen food for? Other than tossing things that have major freezer burn on them - what guidelines do you use?

Any input greatly appreciated.

[SassyAshley]

Usually the date on the packaging is actually when the store needs to sell it by. Depending on the product they could still be good for 2 week or even up to 6 months to a year. I usually decide based on what the product is

[Shwa Girl]

Usually the date on the packaging is actually when the store needs to sell it by. Depending on the product they could still be good for 2 week or even up to 6 months to a year. I usually decide based on what the product is

I agree. Up to a year. Here's a chart from North Dakota State University. They even tell you what's the best way to wrap things before you freeze.

https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications...freezing-guide

[xlxo]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I would try to consume it within a month of expiry.

I noticed my freezer keeps things colder at the back than by the door. Move the item to the back... but make sure you don't forget about it!

[Frugalbigmama]

I pulled a beef roast from the freezer 2 weeks ago and I believe the best before date was May 2016 (it was put in the freezer before that date) And I wrap them in plastic bags. (sometimes 5 or more bags)

My man still talks about how great that roast was lol

[cath007]

I did a major cleaning in my freezer because of the lack of space and discovered 8 lean cuisine bb 2015 so I tossed those away.Did not want to take a chance to be sick.At least they where in sale at 2$.Now I only purchase 4 at the time because i dont eat them very often.