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The USDA recommends only storing uncooked poultry parts in the freezer for nine months (whole uncooked poultry can stay for a year) and uncooked meat for two months to a year, depending on the cut.

Additionally, the Perdue expert says it’s crucial to store raw or cooked foods, like chicken, below 40°F and to maintain a minimum of 140°F for hot foods: “Temperatures between 40 and 140 ...