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.
As long as the chicken was thawed in the refrigerator and the meat's temperature never goes above 40 degrees, it can be refrozen. Chicken that is frozen keeps for about 2 months. The chicken can last longer than that, but it may begin to lose some of its flavor and the texture of the chicken may change. Any chicken that has been thawed using the cold water method or defrosted using a microwave should be cooked immediately or discarded.