Food Purchased Frozen
How long do frozen raw sausages last in the freezer?
Raw sausages keep 1–2 months in the freezer and, once cooked, 3–4 days in the fridge — thaw them in the fridge overnight rather than on the counter.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge | 3–4 days |
|---|---|
| Freezer, from purchase | 1–2 months |
- Fridge: Recommendation is for storage after cooking.
- Freezer, from purchase: Keep frozen. For safety, cook as directed.
Can it sit out?
Raw sausages is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.
Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).
How to tell if raw sausages has gone bad
- A sour, sharp smell out of the opened pack
- Meat gone gray-brown through the middle, not just on the surface
- A sticky, slimy casing
- Freezer burn turning the fat chalky and dry
When in doubt, throw it out.
Sausage is ground meat, so browning on the outside tells you nothing about the middle — go by a thermometer, not by color.
Quick answers
How long do frozen raw sausages last in the freezer?
Raw sausages keep 1–2 months in the freezer and, once cooked, 3–4 days in the fridge — thaw them in the fridge overnight rather than on the counter.
Can you freeze raw sausages?
USDA’s freezer window for raw sausages is 1–2 months.
How long can raw sausages sit out?
The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to raw sausages. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).