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How long does food last?

Pantry, refrigerator and freezer times for 647 foods, from the USDA FoodKeeper guidance.

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Baby Food

Jars or pouches—Fruit—Vegetables—Dinners—Cereal, dry mixes—Formula, prepared—Liquid concentrate or ready-to-feed formula—

Baked Goods

Commercial bread products, including pan breads, flat breads, rolls, and buns14 to 18 days Commercial cakes and muffins3 to 7 days Cheesecake3 to 6 months Cookies, soft2 to 3 months Cookies, crispy4 to 6 months Dairy filled eclairs3 months Doughnuts1 to 2 days Fruit cake6 months Pastries, danish5 to 10 days Cream pies, banana cream, coconut cream, butterscotch—Chiffon pies, chocolate, lemon—Fruit pies, apple, peach, blueberry, apricot, cherry, blackberry1 to 2 days Pies, mincemeat2 hours Pies, pecan2 hours Pies, pumpkin2 hours Quiche2 hours Baking powder6 to 18 months Baking soda2 to 3 years Biscuit or pancake mix9 months Cake, brownie, bread mixes12 to 18 months Chocolate, unsweetened and semi-sweet, solid1 to 2 years Cocoa and cocoa mixes—Cornmeal, regular, degerminated6 to 12 months Cornmeal, stone ground or blue1 month Cornstarch18 to 24 months Flour, white6 to 12 months Flour, whole wheat3 to 6 months Frosting or icing10 to 12 months Gelatin, flavored10 to 12 months Gelatin, unflavored3 years Oils, olive or vegetable6 to 12 months Nut oils6 to 12 months Vegetable oil sprays2 years Shortening, solid1 to 2 years Tamarind paste6 to 12 months Chili powder2 years Seasoning blends1 to 2 years Flavored or herb mixes6 months Garlic, chopped, commercial jars8 to 12 months Herbs, dried1 to 2 years Spice/spices, whole3 to 4 years Spice/spices, ground2 to 3 years Sugar, brown—Sugar, granulated—Sugar, confectioners—Sugar substitutes2 years Tapiocas12 months Ready-to-bake pie crust2 months Cookie dough2 months Bagel, fresh baked1 to 2 days Bagel, commercially frozen3 months Muffin, homemade - including bran, blueberry, banana, corn, chocolate chip3 to 7 days Muffin, commercially packaged3 to 7 days Muffin, mix, dry, commercially packaged9 months Whole wheat flour2 years Almond extract2 years Cinnamon extract2 years Lemon extract2 years Pure vanilla extract2 years Butter flavor2 years Coconut flavor2 years Macaroons, french1 to 2 days Puff pastry12 months Pie crust, refrigerated2 months Yeast, packaged2 years Bread, homemade2 to 3 months Amaranth, flour, meal2 months Barley, flour, meal3 months Buckwheat, flour, meal1 month Farro, flour, meal3 months Millet, flour, meal1 month Oats, flour, meal2 months Rye, flour, meal3 months Sorghum, flour, meal2 months Spelt, flour, meal3 months Teff, flour, meal2 months Garam masala1 year Cinnamon rolls, baked1 to 3 days Coconut flour9 to 12 months

Beverages

Coffee, whole beans3 to 5 months Coffee, home ground, non-vacuum3 to 5 months Coffee, instant1 year Diet powder mixes and drink mixes18 to 24 months Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch3 weeks Juice, boxes—Nectar, papaya, mango, guava, or guavabana12 to 18 months Soda, carbonated cola drinks, mixers, diet sodas; bottles or cans—Soy or rice beverage—Tea, bags18 to 36 months Tea, instant2 to 3 years Tea, loose2 years Lime juice12 to 18 months Lemon juice12 to 18 months Orange juice, commercially packaged carton8 to 12 months Orange juice, commercially frozen concentrate12 months Orange juice, freshly squeezed2 to 3 days Red wine3 to 5 years White wine1 to 2 years Lemon juice, fresh squeezed6 days Apple juice, fresh squeezed6 days Carrot juice, fresh squeezed6 days Cream liquors, unopened6 to 8 months Coffee, commercial ground, non-vacuum2 years Nutrition supplement drinks, canned2 to 5 years Vegetable juice, shelf-stable18 months Vegetable juice, commercial, sold refrigerated1 month Vegetable juice, homemade—Coconut water12 months Apple cider, fresh2 to 3 weeks Yuzu juice9 to 12 months Yuzu, fruit, fresh5 to 7 days

Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods

Barbecue sauce, bottled1 year Chutney1 year Cream sauces, milk solids6 to 12 months Dry gravy mixes1 to 2 days Gravy, jars and cans2 to 5 years Honey2 years Horseradish, in jar12 months Jams, jellies, and preserves6 to 18 months Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce1 year Marinades1 year Mayonnaise, commercial3 to 6 months Mustard1 to 2 years Olives, black and green12 to 18 months Pickles1 year Pesto, jarred6 months Salad dressings, commercial, bottled10 to 12 months Salsa, picante and taco sauces1 year Sauce mixes, nondairy (spaghetti, taco, etc.)2 years Spaghetti sauce, in jars18 months Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce3 years Vinegar2 years Worcestershire sauce1 year Tahini1 year Black bean sauce18 to 24 months Oyster sauce18 to 24 months Hoisin sauce18 to 24 months Broth, homemade3 to 4 days Beef broth/stock/consommé, commercially produced7 days Chicken broth/stock/consommé, commercially produced7 days Vegetable stock/broth, commercially produced7 days Relish9 months Duck fat30 days Bacon grease6 months Frying oil, re-used1 month Hot sauce6 months Thai red curry paste2 years Cranberry sauce, canned2 years Cranberry sauce, homemade7 to 10 days Tomato sauce, spaghetti, pizza—Salad dressing, creamy6 months Salad dressing, vinaigrette,homemade2 to 3 weeks Salad dressing, vinaigrette6 months Salad dressing, dry,packaged—Salsa, homemade, canned9 to 12 months Tomato Sauce, homemade, canned9 to 12 months Barbecue Sauce, homemade, canned9 to 12 months Balsamic vinegar3 to 5 years Aioli, homemade3 to 4 days Salad dressing, homemade—Anchovies, canned5 years

Dairy Products & Eggs

Butter1 to 2 months Buttermilk1 to 2 weeks Cheese, hard such as cheddar, swiss, block parmesan6 months Cheese, parmesan; shredded or grated12 months Cheese, shredded; cheddar, mozzarella, etc.1 month Cheese, processed slices3 to 4 weeks Cheese, soft such as brie, bel paese, goat1 to 2 weeks Coffee creamer, liquid refrigerated3 weeks Cottage cheese2 weeks Cream cheese2 weeks Cream, whipping, ultrapasteurized1 month Cream, whipped, sweetened1 day Cream, half and half3 to 4 days Cream, heavy10 days Cream, light1 week Dips, sour cream based2 weeks Egg substitutes, liquid7 days Eggnog, commercial3 to 5 days Eggs, in shell3 to 5 weeks Eggs, raw whites, yolks2 to 4 days Eggs, hard boiled cooked1 week Egg dishes3 to 4 days Kefir, fermented milk1 week Margarine6 months Milk, plain or flavored3 months Pudding—Whipped cream, aerosol can3 to 4 weeks Whipped topping, aerosol can3 months Whipped topping, tub2 weeks Yogurt1 to 2 weeks Soy milk—Almond milk—Rice milk—Coconut milk—Coffee creamer, powdered2 years Powdered milk3 to 5 years Nacho cheese, store bought2 years Ricotta2 weeks Milk, lactose-free—String Cheese5 months Vegan Cheddar Cheese4 months Quark, fresh cheese7 to 10 days Pimento cheese, packaged—Cheese Curds, fresh, unaged2 weeks Ghee1 to 2 years

Deli & Prepared Foods

Poultry pieces, covered with gravy or broth3 to 4 days Leftovers, with meat, fish, poultry, or egg3 to 4 days Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes)3 to 4 days Leftovers, pizza3 to 4 days Commercial brand vacuum-packed dinners, with USDA seal2 weeks Cooked pasta3 to 5 days Cooked rice4 to 6 days Fruit, cut—Guacamole3 to 4 days Hummus, commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives)3 months Hummus, traditional (no preservatives, not pasteurized)7 days Luncheon meat or poultry, store-sliced3 to 5 days Main dishes or meals, hot or refrigerated3 to 4 days Meats, covered with gravy or broth3 to 4 days Olives, from olive bar2 weeks Pate1 to 2 days Luncheon meat or poultry, pre-packaged2 weeks Soup, stews3 to 4 days Casseroles3 to 4 days Egg salad3 to 4 days Potato salad3 to 5 days Seafood salads, (tuna salad, shrimp salad, salmon salad, mixed seafood salad, etc.)3 to 4 days Chicken salad3 to 4 days Ham salad3 to 4 days Pasta salad3 to 5 days Turkey, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat2 weeks Ham, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat2 weeks Salami, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat2 weeks Chicken, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat2 weeks Canadian bacon, whole2 weeks Canadian bacon, sliced10 days Salsa, fresh4 to 7 days Coleslaw, homemade, prepared3 to 5 days Vegetable soup, homemade3 to 4 days Salsa, homemade, fresh5 to 7 days Kugel, homemade3 to 4 days

Food Purchased Frozen

Grains, Beans & Pasta

Meat

Beef, rib roast, bone-in3 to 5 days Beef, rib roast; boneless, rolled3 to 5 days Beef, round or rump roast3 to 5 days Beef, tenderloin, whole3 to 5 days Beef, tenderloin, half3 to 5 days Beef, chuck roast, brisket3 to 5 days Beef, steaks3 to 5 days Beef, stew, cubes3 to 5 days Beef, short ribs3 to 5 days Beef, ground1 to 2 days Lamb, leg, bone-in - small3 to 5 days Lamb, leg, bone-in - large3 to 5 days Lamb, leg; boneless, rolled3 to 5 days Lamb, crown roast3 to 5 days Lamb, shoulder roast or shank leg half3 to 5 days Lamb, cubes for kabobs3 to 5 days Lamb, ground1 to 2 days Lamb, chops, ribs, or loin3 to 5 days Lamb, leg steaks3 to 5 days Lamb, stew meat, pieces3 to 5 days Lamb, shanks3 to 5 days Lamb, breast, rolled3 to 5 days Veal, shoulder roast, boneless3 to 5 days Veal, leg rump or round roast, boneless3 to 5 days Veal, loin roast, bone-in3 to 5 days Veal, ground1 to 2 days Pork, loin roast, bone-in3 to 5 days Pork, loin roast, boneless3 to 5 days Pork, loin chops, bone-in3 to 5 days Pork, loin chops, boneless3 to 5 days Pork, crown roast - small3 to 5 days Pork, crown roast - large3 to 5 days Pork, tenderloin3 to 5 days Pork, tenderloin medallions or loin cubes3 to 5 days Goat, tender whole cuts (legs, ribs, shoulder, loin)3 to 5 days Goat, less tender whole cuts (stew meat, riblets, shanks)3 to 5 days Pork, ribs3 to 5 days Pork, ground1 to 2 days Pork, shoulder3 to 5 days Pork, loin, cubes3 to 5 days Venison, round, rump, loin, or rib roast3 to 5 days Variety meats, liver, tongue, chitterlings, etc.1 to 2 days Goat, ground1 to 2 days Bacon1 week Corned beef, in pouch with pickling juices5 to 7 days Ham, canned (“keep refrigerated” label)6 to 9 months Ham, fully cooked, bone-in, whole1 week Ham, fully cooked, bone-in, half1 week Ham, fully cooked, slices, half, or spiral cut3 to 4 days Ham, fully cooked, arm picnic shoulder, boneless1 week Ham, fully cooked, canned, boneless (refrigerated)6 to 9 months Ham, fully cooked, vacuum packed, boneless2 weeks Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, bone-in, whole1 week Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, bone-in, half1 week Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, shank or butt portion, bone-in1 week Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, arm picnic shoulder, boneless1 week Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, shoulder roll (butt), boneless1 week Ham, fresh, uncooked, whole leg, bone-in1 week Ham, fresh, uncooked, whole leg, boneless1 week Ham, fresh, uncooked, half leg, bone-in1 week Ham, country ham (whole or half)1 week Hot dogs2 weeks Sausage, raw bulk type or patties1 to 2 days Sausage, fully cooked smoked links, kielbasa1 week Sausage, hard, dry (pepperoni), sliced2 to 3 weeks Stuffed, raw pork chops1 to 2 days Raw kabobs with vegetables1 to 2 days Bacon, fully cooked6 months Ham, shelf-stable cans6 to 9 months Jerky, commercially dried12 months Jerky, homemade1 to 2 months Meat products, canned5 years Retort pouches or boxes—Pork roll—Pate, meat7 days Rabbit, whole, fresh2 days Bison, whole3 to 5 days Bison, ground1 to 2 days Chorizo, fresh1 to 2 days Chorizo, smoked and processed, uncooked1 week Chorizo, smoked and processed, cooked1 year Bratwurst, fresh2 to 3 days Bratwurst, smoked and processed5 to 7 days Pastrami40 days Prosciutto2 to 3 months Ham, uncured, fresh, cooked3 to 4 days Ham, uncured, fresh, uncooked3 to 5 days Bacon, uncured4 to 7 days

Poultry

Chicken, whole1 to 2 days Turkey, whole1 to 2 days Ground turkey or chicken1 to 2 days Chicken parts, breast halves, bone-in1 to 2 days Chicken parts, breast halves, boneless1 to 2 days Chicken parts, legs or thighs1 to 2 days Turkey parts, breast halves, bone-in1 to 2 days Turkey parts, breast halves, boneless1 to 2 days Turkey parts, legs or thighs1 to 2 days Duckling, domestic or wild, whole1 to 2 days Goose, domestic or wild, whole1 to 2 days Pheasant, young, whole1 to 2 days Quail, whole1 to 2 days Capon, whole1 to 2 days Cornish Hens, whole1 to 2 days Giblets1 to 2 days Stuffed, raw chicken breasts1 to 2 days Raw kabobs with vegetables1 to 2 days Turducken9 months Chicken nuggets, patties1 to 3 months Cooked poultry dishes3 to 4 days Fried chicken3 to 4 days Rotisserie chicken3 to 4 days Canned chicken5 years Retort pouches or boxes—Turkey bacon2 weeks Pate, poultry7 days

Produce

Apples4 to 6 weeks Apricots2 to 5 days Avocados3 to 4 days Bananas3 days Berries, cherries, goose berries, lychee7 days Berries, blackberries, boysenberries, currant3 to 6 days Blueberries1 to 2 weeks Cherimoya4 days Citrus fruit, lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, tangerines, clementines10 to 21 days Coconut, shredded1 year Coconuts, fresh2 to 3 weeks Cranberries2 months Dates12 months Grapes1 week Guava2 to 4 days Kiwi fruit3 to 6 days Melons2 weeks Papaya, mango, feijoa, passionfruit, casaha melon1 week Peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, sapote3 to 5 days Pineapple5 to 7 days Plantains3 to 5 days Pomegranate1 to 3 months Artichokes, whole1 to 2 weeks Asparagus3 to 4 days Bamboo shoots2 weeks Beans and peas, green, fava, lima, soybean, wax, snow, sugar snap3 to 5 days Beets1 to 2 weeks Bok choy2 to 3 days Broccoli and broccoli raab (rapini)3 to 5 days Brussels sprouts3 to 5 days Cabbage1 to 2 weeks Carrots, parsnips2 to 3 weeks Cauliflower3 to 5 days Celery1 to 2 weeks Corn on the cob1 to 2 days Cucumbers4 to 6 days Eggplant4 to 7 days Garlic3 to 14 days Ginger root2 to 3 weeks Greens1 to 4 days Herbs7 to 10 days Leeks1 to 2 weeks Lettuce, iceberg, romaine1 to 2 weeks Lettuce, leaf, spinach3 to 7 days Mushrooms3 to 7 days Okra2 to 3 days Onions, yellow, white, red, etc.2 months Onions, spring or green1 week Peppers4 to 14 days Potatoes1 to 2 weeks Pumpkins3 to 5 months Radishes10 to 14 days Rhubarb3 to 7 days Rutabagas2 to 3 weeks Squash, summer and zucchini4 to 5 days Squash, winter1 to 3 months Tamarind6 months Taro2 to 3 days Tomatoes2 months Turnips2 weeks Yuca/cassava3 days Kumquats3 weeks Bagged greens, leaf, spinach, lettuce, etc.3 to 5 days Yams/sweet potatoes2 to 3 weeks Kale3 to 5 days Star fruit1 to 2 weeks Prickly pear1 to 2 weeks Pitaya/dragon fruit2 to 3 weeks Strawberries2 to 3 days Raspberries2 to 3 days Cherries2 to 3 days Baby carrots4 weeks Jicama, fresh2 to 3 weeks Kimchi6 to 12 months Kohlrabi1 week Watermelon3 to 4 days Cantaloupe5 to 15 days Honeydew3 to 4 days Lemongrass7 to 9 days Cilantro2 to 3 weeks Mint2 to 3 weeks Basil, dried12 months Basil, fresh10 days Oregano2 to 3 weeks Rosemary2 to 3 weeks Chives2 to 3 weeks Thyme2 to 3 weeks Zucchini, fresh, whole1 week Hot peppers1 week Bean sprouts5 to 10 days Swiss chard1 to 2 weeks Applesauce, homemade3 weeks Marinated vegetables, in oil3 to 4 days Spaghetti squash, whole1 to 2 weeks Spaghetti squash, cut4 to 5 days Cherry tomatoes5 days Parsley, fresh2 to 3 days Edamame, fresh4 to 5 days Celery root1 week Radicchio2 to 3 weeks Arugula3 to 7 days

Seafood

Lean fish, cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, sole, etc.1 to 2 days Lean fish, pollock, ocean perch, rockfish, sea trout.1 to 2 days Fatty fish, bluefish, catfish, mackerel, mullet, salmon, tuna, etc.1 to 2 days Caviar, fresh, in jar1 to 4 weeks Cooked fish, all3 to 4 days Surimi seafood9 months Scallops1 to 3 days Shrimp, crayfish1 to 3 days Squid1 to 3 days Shucked clams, mussels, and oysters3 to 10 days Crab meat, fresh1 to 3 days Crab meat, pasteurized10 to 12 months Crab legs, king, dungeness, snow2 to 4 days Live clams, mussels, crab, and oysters1 to 2 days Fresh whole lobster, live1 day Fresh lobster tails, cooked2 to 3 days Fresh clams, mussels, oysters5 to 10 days Fresh whole lobster, frozen1 to 2 days Cooked shellfish, all3 to 4 days Herring, glass packed, in wine sauce4 to 6 months Fish, hot smoked, air pack14 to 45 days Fish, hot smoked, vacuum pack14 to 45 days Fish, cold smoked, air pack14 to 30 days Fish, cold smoked, vacuum pack21 to 30 days

Shelf Stable Foods

Vegetarian Proteins

Tofu1 week Miso1 year Soy flour, full-fat6 months Textured soy protein, (TSP)2 years Re-hydrated textured soy protein, (TSP)3 to 4 days