Andy’s Deli

Product Handling & Storage!

Handle carefully and store properly to maintain freshness. Use promptly or freeze.

Vacuum-packaged sausage may be frozen in its original packaging. Other items should be wrapped securely in freezer paper, plastic wrap, or freezer-safe bags to help prevent freezer burn. Remove as much air as possible before sealing.

For best flavor and quality, use frozen sausage within 1–2 months. Sausage stored frozen for longer periods may gradually lose flavor and quality.

Thawing Tips

• Thaw frozen product slowly in the refrigerator. Do not thaw at room temperature.

Before Opening

• Keep product in its vacuum package until ready to use to help prolong shelf life.

• The Production Date is printed on each package.

• Unopened product has a 45-day shelf life when kept refrigerated.

After Opening

• Remove the remaining product from the opened vacuum package.

• Rewrap tightly, keeping as much air out as possible.

• If the product is moist, wipe dry before repackaging.

• Keep refrigerated and use promptly.

Aging

Some people prefer to age sausage unwrapped in the refrigerator. As sausage ages:

• Moisture is lost.

• The sausage becomes firmer.

• Flavor becomes more concentrated.

Food Safety

Proper storage, safe thawing methods, and prompt use will help prevent spoilage.

When in doubt, throw it out. If the sausage looks or smells spoiled, use common sense and discard the product.

Product Consumption

*In the above refrigeration chart, the suggested “use by” guideline under the refrigeration column refers to product that has had the vacuum packaging removed. With an unopened vacuum package, Keep Refrigerated “sell by” date is 45 days before it expires.