Questions About Maple Leaf Meats?

When stored in the freezer (-18ºC or 0°F) and sealed, whole birds can be kept up to 12 months, pieces for 6 months and ground for 3 months.

160 °F (71 °C)

The choice is yours. What’s most important is to use one for raw meat, poultry and seafood and a separate one for ready-to-eat foods like vegetables. Make sure to wash cutting boards after each use and discard boards that are showing signs of wear, such as excessive cracks or crevices.

Free-range refers to another manner of keeping livestock and domestic poultry. The animals and poultry are permitted to graze or forage outdoors. The term has not been legally defined in either Canada or the U.S.

Once opened the product is good for 4-5 days in the fridge.

Yes, it can be frozen for 2 months.

No, however always refer to the ingredient list on the package as it has the most up to date information.

It is safe to cook frozen or partially-frozen pork in the oven, on the stove or grill without defrosting it first; the cooking time may be about 50% longer. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. It is best if frozen pork roasts are cooked at an oven temperature of 325 ºF. Do not cook frozen pork in a slow cooker.

When pierced with a fork, the juices should run clear.

Yes, it can be frozen before the best before date on the package.