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How long does dates last?
Dates keeps for about 12 months in the refrigerator. Counted from the date of purchase.
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Pantry | 2 months |
| Refrigerator | 12 months |
| Freezer | 1 to 2 years |
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 Produce / Fresh Fruits.
How Known uses thisWhen a receipt lists dates, Known estimates an expiry from the purchase date and typical shelf life and shows which rule it used, for example "7-day rule". Shelf-stable staples get no date at all.
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