How long do canned goods (high acid) last?
Canned goods (high acid) keep 5–7 days in the fridge once opened, 2–3 months in the freezer and 12–18 months in the pantry, according to USDA FoodKeeper.
Quick answer
Storage times by type
| Type | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
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| Canned goods (high acid (such as juices, fruit, pickles, sauerkraut, tomato soup, and foods in vinegar-based sauce)) |
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| USDA tips: Pantry: Canned items will be safe to eat well past the ‘use-by’ or ‘best by’ date as long as the can shows no dents, rust, or swelling. | |||
| Tomato paste |
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| Fruit cocktail (canned) | — | — |
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| Cranberry sauce (canned) |
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| USDA tips: Freezer: It is not recommend freezing cranberry sauce, as after thawing, it may become too watery. | |||
Also covers: diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, canned fruit, fruit cocktail, pie filling, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, pumpkin puree, pure pumpkin, canned pumpkin.
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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.
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data. Last reviewed November 5, 2026.