FoodStorageCheck

How Long Does Food Last After Opening?

172 foods · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Opening a package usually shortens the window, and the dataset tracks that separately from the unopened time. These are the foods with an official after-opening figure.

FoodWhereAfter opening
Almond extractPantry — after opening12 months
Almond milkRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
AnchoviesRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
ApplesauceRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
Avocado OilPantry — after opening6 months
BaconRefrigerator — after opening1 week
Bagged greensRefrigerator — after opening2 days
Baking powderPantry — after opening3 to 6 months
Baking sodaPantry — after opening6 months
Balsamic vinegarRefrigerator — after opening18 months
Bamboo shootsRefrigerator — after opening5 days
Barbecue sauceRefrigerator — after opening4 months
BeansPantry — after opening1 year
Beef broth/stock/consomméRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
BeetsRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 months
Black bean sauceRefrigerator — after opening3 to 6 months
Butter flavorPantry — after opening12 months
Canned chickenRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
Canned goodsRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
CaviarRefrigerator — after opening2 days
CerealPantry — after opening2 to 3 months
Cereal, dry mixesPantry — after opening1 month
CheeseRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 weeks
CheesecakeRefrigerator — after opening5 to 7 days
ChickenRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
Chicken broth/stock/consomméRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
Chiffon piesRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 days
Chili powderPantry — after opening2 years
ChocolatePantry — after opening1 year
Chocolate syrupRefrigerator — after opening6 months
ChorizoRefrigerator — after opening1 month
ChutneyRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 months
Cinnamon extractPantry — after opening12 months
Cocoa and cocoa mixesPantry — after opening1 year
CoconutRefrigerator — after opening8 months
Coconut creamRefrigerator — after opening4 days
Coconut flavorPantry — after opening12 months
Coconut milkRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
Coconut waterRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 days
CoffeePantry — after opening3 to 5 months
Coffee creamerPantry — after opening2 to 3 months
Commercial bread productsRefrigerator — after opening2 to 3 weeks
Commercial cakes and muffinsRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
CornmealPantry — after opening2 years
CornstarchPantry — after opening18 months
Cottage cheeseRefrigerator — after opening1 week
Crab meatRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
CrackersPantry — after opening1 month
Cranberry sauceRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 weeks
CreamRefrigerator — after opening1 week
Cream piesRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
Dairy filled eclairsRefrigerator — after opening2 to 3 days
Diet powder mixes and drink mixesPantry — after opening1 to 3 months
DinnersRefrigerator — after opening2 days
DoughnutsRefrigerator — after opening2 days
Dry egg noodlesPantry — after opening1 to 2 months
Egg substitutesRefrigerator — after opening3 days
FlourPantry — after opening6 to 8 months
FormulaPantry — after opening1 hour
Frosting or icingRefrigerator — after opening2 to 3 weeks
FruitRefrigerator — after opening3 days
Fruit cakeRefrigerator — after opening12 months
Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punchPantry — after opening7 to 12 days
Fruit piesRefrigerator — after opening1 week
Fruit, cutRefrigerator — after opening4 days
Fruits, driedPantry — after opening1 month
GelatinPantry — after opening3 to 4 months
GravyRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 days
HamRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
HerbsPantry — after opening1 to 2 years
Hoisin sauceRefrigerator — after opening3 to 6 months
HorseradishRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 months
Hot dogsRefrigerator — after opening1 week
HummusRefrigerator — after opening7 days
Jams, jellies, and preservesRefrigerator — after opening6 to 12 months
Jars or pouchesRefrigerator — after opening2 to 3 days
JerkyRefrigerator — after opening2 to 3 months
Juice, boxesRefrigerator — after opening8 to 12 days
KefirRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 days
Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauceRefrigerator — after opening6 months
Lemon extractPantry — after opening12 months
Lemon juiceRefrigerator — after opening2 months
LentilsPantry — after opening1 year
Lime juiceRefrigerator — after opening2 months
Liquid concentrate or ready-to-feed formulaRefrigerator — after opening2 days
Luncheon meat or poultryRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
MarinadesRefrigerator — after opening6 months
Marshmallow crèmePantry — after opening1 month
MarshmallowsPantry — after opening1 month
MayonnaiseRefrigerator — after opening2 months
Meat productsRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
MelonsRefrigerator — after opening2 to 4 days
MilkRefrigerator — after opening4 to 5 days
MolassesPantry — after opening6 months
MushroomsPantry — after opening3 months
MustardRefrigerator — after opening1 year
Nacho cheeseRefrigerator — after opening2 weeks
Nut oilsPantry — after opening3 to 8 months
Nutrition supplement drinksRefrigerator — after opening2 days
NutsPantry — after opening2 to 9 months
OilsPantry — after opening3 to 5 months
OlivesRefrigerator — after opening2 weeks
Orange juiceRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
Oyster sauceRefrigerator — after opening3 to 6 months
PastaPantry — after opening1 year
Pastries, danishRefrigerator — after opening14 months
Peanut butterPantry — after opening2 to 3 months
PeanutsRefrigerator — after opening7 days
PeasPantry — after opening1 year
PectinPantry — after opening1 month
PestoRefrigerator — after opening3 days
PicklesRefrigerator — after opening1 to 3 months
PiesRefrigerator — after opening1 week
Pimento cheeseRefrigerator — after opening4 weeks
PolentaRefrigerator — after opening5 to 7 days
PopcornPantry — after opening1 year
Pork rollRefrigerator — after opening7 days
Potato chipsPantry — after opening1 to 2 weeks
PotatoesPantry — after opening6 to 12 months
Powdered milkPantry — after opening3 months
PretzelsPantry — after opening3 weeks
PuddingRefrigerator — after opening2 days
Pudding mixesPantry — after opening3 to 4 months
Pure vanilla extractPantry — after opening12 months
QuicheRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
Red wineRefrigerator — after opening1 to 3 days
Refried beansRefrigerator — after opening2 to 3 days
Retort pouches or boxesRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
RicePantry — after opening1 year
Rice milkRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
RicottaRefrigerator — after opening1 week
Roasted nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds)Pantry — after opening1 to 2 weeks
Salad dressingRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 weeks
Salad dressingsRefrigerator — after opening1 to 3 months
SalamiRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
SalsaRefrigerator — after opening1 month
SeafoodRefrigerator — after opening1 to 2 days
Seasoning blendsPantry — after opening1 to 2 years
Sesame oilPantry — after opening6 months
ShorteningPantry — after opening6 to 12 months
SodaRefrigerator — after opening2 to 3 days
Soup mixesPantry — after opening1 year
Soy milkRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
Soy or rice beverageRefrigerator — after opening7 to 10 days
Soy sauce or teriyaki sauceRefrigerator — after opening1 month
Spaghetti sauceRefrigerator — after opening4 days
Spice/spicesPantry — after opening3 to 4 years
SugarPantry — after opening18 to 24 months
Sun dried tomatoesPantry — after opening3 to 6 months
Sunflower seedsPantry — after opening3 to 4 months
SyrupRefrigerator — after opening6 months
TahiniRefrigerator — after opening3 weeks
Tamarind pastePantry — after opening6 months
TapiocasPantry — after opening12 months
TeaPantry — after opening6 to 12 months
Textured soy proteinPantry — after opening3 to 4 months
Thai red curry pasteRefrigerator — after opening5 days
Toaster pastriesPantry — after opening1 to 2 weeks
Tomato pasteRefrigerator — after opening5 days
Tomato sauceRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
TortillasRefrigerator — after opening3 months
TunaRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
TurkeyRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
Turkey baconRefrigerator — after opening7 days
Vegan Cheddar CheeseRefrigerator — after opening3 to 7 days
Vegetable juiceRefrigerator — after opening3 to 5 days
Vegetable oil spraysPantry — after opening1 year
Vegetable stock/brothRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 days
VegetablesRefrigerator — after opening2 days
White wineRefrigerator — after opening1 to 3 days
YeastRefrigerator — after opening4 months
Yuzu juiceRefrigerator — after opening3 to 4 months

Every time above is quoted from the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) — nothing here is averaged or estimated. A storage window is a guideline, not proof that a specific item is safe. See the methodology.