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How Long do Sausages Last in the Fridge?

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Fresh Sausages

Uncooked, fresh sausages can last in the fridge for 1 - 2 days after purchase (as long as they are within their use by date). Store them in an air-tight container in the coolest part of the refrigerator (usually the bottom shelf). Keep raw meat separate from cooked meat and fish to avoid bacterial contamination.

Cooked sausages can be refrigerated for up to 3 additional days (up to a maximum of 5 days).

Prepacked sausages

Prepacked sausages can be refrigerated right up to their use-by-date when they must then be cooked or frozen. Once cooked, prepacked sausages can be kept in the fridge for an additional 3 days (up to a maximum of 5 days).

Precooked sausages

Precooked sausages can be refrigerated until their use-by-date when they should be reheated. Once opened the sausages should be consumed within 7 days or can be frozen for 1-2 months. Reheated, precooked sausages can not be cooked again without risking a foodborne illness so leftovers should always be thrown away.

Cured sausages

Hard, dry sausages like pepperoni can be stored unopened indefinitely in the fridge. Once opened refrigerate and eat within 3 weeks

Tell tale signs that sausages are unsafe to eat

Microbial activity in meat products can cause food poisoning so before cooking and eating look for signs of food spoilage. A sour, fishy smell, grey/green tint and wet slimy surface indicate that your sausages are unsafe to eat and must be thrown away. Eating bad sausages could cause serious food poisoning and are not worth the risk.

What to consider when buying sausages

A great low-cost meat option for family weekday dinners, sausages deliver big on flavour without stretching the weekly budget and there’s no limit to their versatility.

Types of sausages

Who doesn’t love a sausage? From breakfast to Sunday lunch, lunch box finger food and charity sausage sizzles. Everyone has their favourites.

Freezing raw and cooked sausages

Raw and cooked sausages can be frozen for up to 2 months. Freeze cooked sausages immediately after cooking and cooling or refrigerate and freeze within 24 hours.

Defrosting Sausages

The safest, easiest way to defrost sausages is in the refrigerator, whilst the quickest method is in a microwave which can result in partially cooked sausages. Whichever method you choose, ensure the sausage's temperature does not rise above 5℃, to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

How to cook frozen sausages

When cooking frozen raw sausages ensure the meat is cooked all the way through to eliminate harmful bacteria. Frozen precooked sausages just need to be reheated to a safe temperature before eating.

Reheating sausages

Always reheat sausages thoroughly until piping hot, when the centre of the meat reaches a core temperature of 71℃ and bacteria is destroyed.

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