How long do pastries, danish last?
In the fridge, pastries, danish keep for 14 months after opening. In the pantry, they keep for 5 to 10 days from the package date. Once opened, use it within 14 months.
5 to 10 days
from the package date
14 months
after opening
14 months
in the fridge unless noted
Do pastries, danish go bad?
Yes. The fridge time above is the window USDA gives for good quality; after it, pastries, danish may still be safe for a short while but quality drops and spoilage signs start. The date on the package is the maker's quality promise; the times here count from purchase unless marked "from the package date".
Two numbers to keep in mind: a fridge at 40 F (4 C) or below, and no more than 2 hours at room temperature (1 hour above 90 F / 32 C) for anything perishable.
How to tell pastries, danish have gone bad
General signs for baked goods: bakery, the group USDA lists pastries, danish under.
- Fuzzy green, white or black spots anywhere on the surface
- Musty or sour smell instead of a baked, yeasty scent
- Hard, dry crumb that crumbles instead of springing back
- Sticky or slimy patches on cut surfaces
- Filling that separates, weeps liquid or smells sour
More on baked goods: bakery. The times above are quality guidelines, not safety limits; food that shows these signs goes out regardless of the date.
How long do other baked goods: bakery last?
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset (public domain). How we decode the data.