FoodStorageCheck

How long does fruit cake keep after opening in the refrigerator?

Official USDA FoodKeeper guidance for one exact storage condition

RefrigeratorAfter opening

12 months

This is storage guidance from the cited FoodKeeper record, not a guarantee that food remains safe through the final day.

Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)

Answer basis

Food
Fruit cake
Preparation or package state
No additional state listed
Storage
Refrigerator
Timing
After opening
Source field
Refrigerate_After_Opening

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.

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