Keep Traditions meal trays frozen until you are ready to heat and eat. You should eat your Traditions meal within four (4) hours of heating. Do not consume a Traditions meal that has been thawed for more than 48 hours or held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Thaw juices, breads, margarine, & desserts under refrigeration. Thawed components should be consumed within 7 days. Storage tips are also included on the insert included in each Traditions meal box.