Keep refrigerated. Refrigerator & Freezer Storage for Ground Beef: Upon arriving home, immediately place ground beef in the refrigerator, use within 1 to 2 days. Immediately freeze any ground beef you don't plan to use within 1 to 2 days of purchase. Ground beef may be frozen for 3 to 4 months. To defrost ground beef safely, place on a tray and transfer to the refrigerator the day before needed. Never defrost meats at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers promptly after serving (within two hours after cooking). Cook thoroughly to a temperature of 160 degrees F. Before you remove the burger from the grill or pan, insert a quick response meat thermometer half way into the thickest part, be sure not to go to other side. When it reaches 160 degrees F you will have a great tasting burger. Upon arriving home, immediately place ground beef in the refrigerator, use within 1 to 2 days. Immediately freeze any ground beef you don't plan to use within 1 to 2 days of purchase. Ground beef may be frozen for 3 to 4 months. To defrost ground beef safely, place on a tray and transfer to the refrigerator the day before needed. Never defrost meats at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers promptly after serving (within two hours after cooking). Safe Handling Instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen microwave. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.

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