The USDA has issued new rules for grading maple syrup. All producers must now use labels with the new grading system for maple syrup. There are now two primary maple syrup classifications, with additional sub categories based on color and flavor profiles.
A whole chicken can keep up to a year in the freezer. Frozen chicken parts can last up to 9 months. But that will depend on how good the freezer is at maintaining temperature and how well the chicken is packaged for freezing. Make sure the chicken is packed securely and air-tight. Use packaging designed for freezing.
Refrigerate or Freeze. Raw chicken keeps for one to two days in the refrigerator, cooked chicken for three to four days. After this time, throw it away. If you cannot cook or eat chicken within this period, freeze it. A whole, raw chicken remains safe to eat for up to 1 year in the freezer; raw chicken parts remain safe for 9 months. Leftover prepared chicken can keep for two to six months in the freezer. Foodsafety.gov: Storage Times for the Refrigerator and Freezer.