How Long Food LastsUse this search feature to quickly find the information you’re looking for. How Long Food Lasts: You know when the lettuce in your fridge has turned: It's more brown than green. But what about other foods you store at home? Follow these guidelines. 
Pantry ItemsCondiments: Unopened (on shelf): 2 months to 1 year; opened (in fridge): 1 to 6 months* Flour, all purpose: unopened (on shelf): 6 to 8 months * Fruit, canned: Unopened (on shelf): 2 years; opened (in fridge): 1 week * Jams, jellies, preserves: Unopened (on shelf): 1 year; opened (in fridge) 6 months * Pasta, dried: Unopened (on shelf): 2 years * Rice, white or wild: Unopened (on shelf): 18 months to 2 years; opened (in fridge): 1 year (uncooked) * Soda and carbonated water: Unopened (on shelf): 3 to 9 months; opened (in fridge): 2 to 3 days * Tuna (in water, canned): Unopened (on shelf): 3 years; opened (in fridge): 2 to 4 days Perishables* Apples: On shelf: 1 to 2 days; in fridge: 3 weeks* Baking potatoes: On shelf: 2 to 3 months * Bananas: On shelf: until ripe; in fridge: 2 days * Cheese (mozzarella or cheddar): 3 to 6 months (unopened) * Eggs: 3 weeks * Lettuce: 3 to 5 days * Milk: 4 days * Onions: 3 weeks to 1 month on shelf; 2 months in fridge * Raisins: 9 months on shelf; 18 months in fridge Frozen* Breads: 2 months in freezer* Butter: 9 months in freezer; 1 week in fridge after thawing * Chicken: 6 months in freezer; 1 day in fridge after thawing * Fish and shellfish: 3 months in freezer; 1 to 2 days in fridge after thawing * French fries: 6 months in freezer; 1 day in fridge after thawing * Ground beef: 2 to 3 months in freezer; 1 to 2 days in fridge after thawing * Ice cream: 8 months in freezer * Vegetables: 8 months in freezer; 3 to 4 days in fridge after thawing. Food Labels: Explained If you find this website useful, please consider helping with its production with a donation of $10. To say 'thank you' for your generosity, we will give you the info packed e-book for parents considering a family pet – and those who already have one – “Taming the Family Zoo”. Your e-book link will be sent to you with your donation receipt.
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