Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network. January 15, 2013, 16:00 ET. CDCHAN-00339. CDC continues to recommend antiviral medications for treatment of seasonal influenza and annual vaccination as the best tools for prevention i.
1 Meats with gravy or sauces: 1 to 2 days refrigerator or 6 months (freezer). 2  Rotisserie chicken: 3 to 4 days (refrigerator) or 2 to 3 months (freezer). 3  Opened package of hot dogs: 1 week (refrigerator) or 1 to 2 months (freezer).4  Opened package of deli meat: 3 to 4 days (refrigerator) or 1 to 2 months (freezer). Fried chicken: 3 to 4 days (refrigerator) or 4 months (freezer). 2  Cooked ground chicken or turkey: 3 to 4 days (refrigerator) or 2 to 3 months (freezer). 3  Cooked chicken nuggets: 1 to 2 days (refrigerator) or 1 to 2 months (freezer).
Cooked poultry can be refrigerated a few days longer and should be frozen no longer than 2-6 months. Red meat and pork can remain in the refrigerator up to 5 days and can be frozen for 4-12 months. Leftover cooked meat will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator and 2-6 months in the freezer. Ground meats (beef, veal, pork, or poultry) can be refrigerated for 1-2 days and frozen for 3-4 months. Lunchmeats and hot dogs will last two weeks in the refrigerator unopened and should be eaten within 3-5 days of opening (hot dogs can go a couple of days longer).