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How long does bacon last?
Bacon keeps for about 1 week in the refrigerator. Counted from the date of purchase.
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 1 week |
| Refrigerator, after opening | 1 week |
| Freezer | 1 month |
Storage times are the USDA FoodKeeper guidance for quality and safety, not a guarantee; a printed use-by date on the package comes first. Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (CC0), fetched 2026-10-27, category Meat / Smoked or Processed.
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