Cold Food Storage Chart Food Type Refrigerator [40°F (4°C) or below] Freezer [0°F (-18°C) or below] Salad Egg, chicken, ham, tuna, and macaroni salads ... frozen After cooking, 3-4 days 1-2 months from date of purchase Hamburger, ground meats and ground poultry Hamburger, ground beef, turkey, chicken,