Shelf Life Tips
- How long does frozen raw beef roast last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep raw beef roast frozen at all times.
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Properly stored, frozen raw beef roast will maintain best quality for about 12 months in the freezer, although it will usually remain safe to eat after that.
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Is frozen raw beef roast safe to eat after the expiration date on the package? Yes, if properly stored - commercially frozen raw beef roast will typically carry a “Best By," "Best if Used By," “Best Before”, or "Best When Used By" date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the frozen raw beef roast will remain at peak quality.
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How long will frozen raw beef roast remain safe to eat? Frozen raw beef roast that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely, as long as it has been stored properly and the package is not damaged.
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How to tell if frozen raw beef roast is no longer good? If dry spots or discoloration have developed on the frozen raw beef roast, freezer burn has begun to set in - this will not make the raw beef roast unsafe to eat, but it will harm the texture and taste.
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