Have you looked in your refrigerator or freezer and wondered whether an item was still okay to eat? It’s hard to know if something that’s been in there for a few days is going to be any good or, more importantly, won’t make you sick. Well, the Greenwich Times published a story in this subject recently. Chicken or turkey in the freezer will last up to a year in the freezer Hamburger is good for three months in a freezer. TV dinners or casseroles are good for three months. And, would you believe leftover chicken can last up to four months in the freezer? Leftovers in the fridge, however, should be eaten within three days. And, they should be kept in a Tupperware or airtight container. You can’t tell if food is okay by looking at it or smelling it. Also, refrigerators with special drawers do not keep food any fresher than other kinds. If you find some cheese in your fridge and it has some mold on it, just cut it off. It’s fine to eat. What about prescriptions? Most over-the-counter medicines and prescriptions last much longer than the expiration dates on the bottles. Pharmaceutical companies put very early dates on the labels so patients have to refill and buy more. Sometimes the medicines lose some potency over time, but it takes years.