All prepared foods should be covered, labeled, and dated when placed in storage; At this temperature, bacteria that spoil food grow slowly. Cold foods cold [pdf] keep hot foods hot:
Cold foods cold [pdf] keep hot foods hot: While freezing does not kill most bacteria, it does stop bacteria from growing. Whether it is food for next week’s dinners or for emergency situations, how you handle and store foods can affect the quality, and in some cases, the safety of the food. Home food storage chart this chart contains recommended storage times for best quality in the pantry and freezer and for best quality and safety in the refrigerator: