USDA FoodKeeper data, decoded
Can you freeze it? How long does it keep?
How long food really lasts, decoded from USDA storage data. Pantry, fridge and freezer times for 466 everyday foods, with the signs that a food has gone bad.
Can you freeze it?
A yes or no for every food, with how long it keeps its quality in the freezer and what changes after thawing.
QuestionHow long does it last?
Fridge, pantry and after-opening times side by side, from purchase or from the package date.
QuestionHow to store it
Where it belongs, what container, and the habits that stretch the time you actually get.
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Baby Food7
Baked Goods: Bakery17
Baked Goods: Baking and Cooking46
Baked Goods: Refrigerated Dough7
Beverages25
Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods45
Dairy Products & Eggs36
Food Purchased Frozen24
Grains, Beans & Pasta25
Meat: Fresh14
Meat: Shelf Stable Foods5
Meat: Smoked or Processed11
Meat: Stuffed or Assembled2
Poultry: Cooked or Processed6
Poultry: Fresh12
Poultry: Shelf Stable Foods2
Poultry: Stuffed or Assembled3
Produce: Fresh Fruits33
Produce: Fresh Vegetables67
Seafood: Fresh6
Seafood: Shellfish12
Seafood: Smoked2
Shelf Stable Foods86
Vegetarian Proteins5
Deli & Prepared Foods31
Where the numbers come from
Every time range on this site is a USDA FSIS FoodKeeper guideline, published in the public domain. We add plain-language answers, the signs of spoilage for each category, and storage habits. We never guess a number.