How Long Do Juice, Boxes Last?
Storage method
Juice, boxes — pantry
Use by the package date
- Cool, dry pantry or cupboard
- Applies general guideline
No official duration listed for this combination — a date range can’t be calculated. Try another storage method above, or check the package label.
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 juice, boxes
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.
| Where | Condition | Official time |
|---|---|---|
| Pantry | general guideline | Use by the package date |
| Refrigerator | after opening | 8 to 12 days |
Common questions about juice, boxes
- How long do juice, boxes last in the refrigerator?
- 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator, after opening, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
- How long do juice, boxes last in the pantry?
- Use by the date printed on the package, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.
- How long do juice, boxes last after opening?
- Once opened — refrigerator: 8 to 12 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.