How long does food last?
Fridge, freezer and pantry times for 150 everyday foods, from the USDA’s FoodKeeper data. Search for a food or browse by category.
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Meat, poultry and seafood
- BaconFridge: 1 week
- Beef and lamb cutsFridge: 3–5 days
- Deli-counter meatFridge: 3–5 days
- Dry sausageFridge: 2–3 weeks
- Fatty fishFridge: 1–2 days
- Ground meatFridge: 1–2 days
- HamFridge: 3–4 days
- Hot dogs and cured meatsFridge: 2 weeks
- Lean fishFridge: 1–2 days
- Pork cutsFridge: 3–5 days
- Pre-packaged lunch meatFridge: 2 weeks
- Raw chicken and turkeyFridge: 1–2 days
- Raw sausageFridge: 1–2 days
- ShellfishFridge: 1–3 days
- Smoked sausageFridge: 1 week
Dairy and eggs
- Aerosol whipped creamFridge: 3–4 weeks
- ButterFridge: 1–2 months
- CreamFridge: 10 days
- EggsFridge: 3–5 weeks
- Grated parmesanFridge: 12 months
- Half-and-halfFridge: 3–4 days
- Hard cheeseFridge: 6 months
- Kefir and liquid eggFridge: 1 week
- MargarineFridge: 6 months
- Milk and plant milksFridge: until the package date
- Refrigerated puddingFridge: until the package date
- Shredded cheeseFridge: 1 month
- Sliced processed cheeseFridge: 3–4 weeks
- Soft cheeseFridge: 1–2 weeks
- Sour cream and coffee creamerFridge: until the package date
- String cheeseFridge: 5 months
- Whipped toppingFridge: 2 weeks
- YogurtFridge: 1–2 weeks
Fruits and vegetables
- ApplesFridge: 4–6 weeks
- AsparagusFridge: 3–4 days
- AvocadosPantry: until ripe
- Baby carrotsFridge: 4 weeks
- BananasPantry: until ripe
- Beets, radishes and other root vegetablesFridge: 1–2 weeks
- Bell peppersFridge: 4–14 days
- BlueberriesFridge: 1–2 weeks
- Broccoli and cauliflowerFridge: 3–5 days
- Brussels sproutsFridge: 3–5 days
- Cabbage and chardFridge: 1–2 weeks
- Carrots and parsnipsFridge: 2–3 weeks
- CeleryFridge: 1–2 weeks
- CherriesFridge: 2–3 days
- Cherry and grape tomatoesPantry: 10 days
- Citrus fruitFridge: 10–21 days
- Corn on the cobFridge: 1–2 days
- CranberriesFridge: 2 months
- CucumbersFridge: 4–6 days
- EggplantFridge: 4–7 days
- Fresh herbsFridge: 7–10 days
- GarlicPantry: 1 month
- GingerFridge: 2–3 weeks
- GrapesFridge: 1 week
- Green beans and peasFridge: 3–5 days
- Green onions and chivesFridge: 1 week
- Hot peppersFridge: 1 week
- Kale and collardsFridge: 3–5 days
- KiwiFridge: 3–6 days
- Leaf lettuceFridge: 3–7 days
- Mango and papayaPantry: 3–5 days
- MelonsPantry: until ripe
- MushroomsFridge: 3–7 days
- Okra, sprouts and rhubarbFridge: 2–3 days
- Onions and shallotsPantry: 1 month
- Peaches, plums and apricotsPantry: until ripe
- PearsPantry: until ripe
- PineapplePantry: until ripe
- PlantainsPantry: until ripe
- PomegranateFridge: 1–3 months
- PotatoesPantry: 1–2 months
- Pumpkin and spaghetti squashPantry: 2–3 months
- Raspberries and blackberriesFridge: 2–3 days
- Romaine and iceberg lettuceFridge: 1–2 weeks
- Salad greens and spinachFridge: 3–5 days
- StrawberriesFridge: 2–3 days
- Sweet potatoes and yamsPantry: 2–3 weeks
- TomatoesPantry: until ripe
- Winter squashPantry: 2–6 weeks
- Zucchini and summer squashFridge: 4–5 days
Bread and baked goods
Leftovers and deli salads
Pantry staples
- ApplesaucePantry: 12–18 months
- Boxed meals and instant sidesPantry: 9–12 months
- Breadcrumbs and croutonsPantry: 6 months
- Broth and stockPantry: until the package date
- Cake and brownie mixPantry: 12–18 months
- Candy and chocolatePantry: 1 year
- Canned goods (high acid)Pantry: 12–18 months
- Canned goods (low acid)Pantry: 2–5 years
- Cereal and oatsPantry: 6–12 months
- ChipsPantry: 2 months
- CoffeePantry: 2 years
- CookiesPantry: 4–6 months
- Cooking oilPantry: 6–12 months
- Crackers and pretzelsPantry: 8 months
- Creamy salad dressingPantry: 6 months
- Dried fruitPantry: 6 months
- Dry pastaPantry: 2 years
- Flour and baking basicsPantry: 6–12 months
- Fruit snacksPantry: 6–9 months
- GelatinPantry: 10–12 months
- GranolaPantry: 6–9 months
- Honey, maple syrup and molassesPantry: 2 years
- Jam and jellyPantry: 6–18 months
- Jarred salsaPantry: 1 year
- JerkyPantry: 12 months
- Ketchup, pickles and saucesPantry: 1 year
- Mayonnaise and hot saucePantry: 3–6 months
- Mustard, soy sauce and vinegarPantry: 1–2 years
- Nut buttersPantry: 6–24 months
- NutsPantry: 1 year
- Pancake and biscuit mixPantry: 9 months
- Pasta and pizza saucePantry: 18 months
- PopcornPantry: 2–3 months
- Powdered milkPantry: 3–5 years
- Pudding mixPantry: 1 year
- Rice and quinoaPantry: 2 years
- Salad dressingPantry: 10–12 months
- Shelf-stable and canned milkPantry: 6–12 months
- Snack bars and toaster pastriesPantry: 6–12 months
- Spices and seasoningsPantry: 2–3 years
- Sugar, baking soda and long-keeping baking goodsPantry: indefinitely
- SyrupPantry: 1 year
- TeaPantry: 18–36 months
- Whole wheat flourPantry: 3–6 months
Frozen foods
Drinks
Dips, tofu and more
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Get early accessThese are general guidelines from the USDA’s FoodKeeper data for food stored at safe temperatures: fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, freezer at 0°F (−18°C). Freezer times are for best quality; food kept constantly frozen at 0°F stays safe longer. Always check the package and the food itself. When in doubt, throw it out. Shelf Shepherd isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by the USDA.