How long does hummus last in the refrigerator?

3 months in the refrigerator, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).

Can you freeze hummus?

The USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists this storage method as not recommended for hummus.

How long does hummus last after opening?

Once opened — refrigerator: 7 days, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.

How Long Does Hummus Last?

Deli & Prepared Foods · 2 preparations · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Type or preparation

Storage method

Hummus — commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives) — refrigerator, from date of purchase

3 months in the refrigerator

Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)
Applies from date of purchase · commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives)

Stored on

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Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

FoodStorageCheck — official USDA FoodKeeper guidance · foodstoragecheck.com

All official guidance for hummus

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

Hummus — commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives)

Where	Condition	Official time
Refrigerator	from date of purchase	3 months
Refrigerator	after opening	7 days
Freezer	general guideline	Not recommended

Hummus — traditional (no preservatives, not pasteurized)

Where	Condition	Official time
Refrigerator	general guideline	7 days
Freezer	general guideline	Not recommended

Common questions about hummus

How long does hummus last in the refrigerator?: 3 months in the refrigerator, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
Can you freeze hummus?: The USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists this storage method as not recommended for hummus.
How long does hummus last after opening?: Once opened — refrigerator: 7 days, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.

Two reminders that apply here

Keep the fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below.Refrigerator times in this dataset assume a refrigerator held at or below 40 °F. An appliance thermometer is the reliable way to check.

The two-hour rule.Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90 °F / 32 °C) should be discarded, per FoodSafety.gov. Storage windows assume food was refrigerated promptly.