The USDA has issued new rules for grading maple syrup. All producers must now use labels with the new grading system for maple syrup. There are now two primary maple syrup classifications, with additional sub categories based on color and flavor profiles.
A whole chicken can keep up to a year in the freezer. Frozen chicken parts can last up to 9 months. But that will depend on how good the freezer is at maintaining temperature and how well the chicken is packaged for freezing. Make sure the chicken is packed securely and air-tight. Use packaging designed for freezing.
A whole chicken is good for up to a year, but piecesâlegs, wings, thighsâshould be used within six to nine months. For cooked chicken leftovers: four to six months. Fatty fish like salmon can be frozen for two to three months, while lean fish like cod or flounder will last up to six. Cooked leftovers: three months. Ground meat (beef, lamb, pork) keeps for two or three months; roasts, steaks, and chops can be kept frozen for at least half a year.