A–Z index · 920 foods
Does it go bad? Foods A–Z
Which foods expire, and how fast? Spoilage signs and shelf life for 920 foods, from honey and rice to milk and chicken, listed A–Z. Based on USDA FoodKeeper.
A
- Acorn squash: when it spoils1–3 months
- Aioli: when it spoils3–4 days
- Alfredo and cream sauces: when it spoils6–12 months
- Almond butter: when it spoils1 year
- Almond extract: when it spoils12 months
- Almond milk: when it spoils7–10 days
- Almond oil: when it spoils2 years
- Almonds: when it spoils8 months
- Almonds in the shell: when it spoils16 months
- Amaranth: when it spoils4 months
- Amaranth flour: when it spoils2 months
- American cheese: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Anchovies: when it spoils3–4 days
- Animal crackers: when it spoils6–9 months
- Apple cider: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Apple cider vinegar: when it spoilsIndefinitely
- Apple juice: when it spoils8–12 days
- Apple pie: when it spoils1 week
- Apples: when it spoils4–6 weeks
- Applesauce: when it spoils7–10 days
- Apricot pie: when it spoils1 week
- Apricots: when it spoils2–5 days
- Artichokes: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Arugula: when it spoils3–7 days
- Asparagus: when it spoils3–4 days
- Avocado: when it spoils3–4 days
- Avocado oil: when it spoils6 months
B
- Baby carrots: when it spoils4 weeks
- Baby cereal: when it spoils1 month
- Baby food dinners: when it spoils2 days
- Baby food fruit: when it spoils3 days
- Baby food jars and pouches: when it spoils2–3 days
- Baby food vegetables: when it spoils2 days
- Baby spinach: when it spoils3–7 days
- Bacon: when it spoils1 week
- Bacon grease: when it spoils6 months
- Bagels: when it spoils1–2 days
- Bagged popcorn: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Bagged salad: when it spoils2 days
- Baked potatoes: when it spoils3–4 days
- Baked ziti: when it spoils3–4 days
- Baking chocolate: when it spoils1 year
- Baking powder: when it spoils3–6 months
- Baking soda: when it spoils6 months
- Balsamic vinegar: when it spoils18 months
- Bamboo shoots: when it spoils5 days
- Banana cream pie: when it spoils3–4 days
- Bananas: when it spoils3 days
- Barbecue sauce: when it spoils4 months
- Barley: when it spoils6 months
- Barley flour: when it spoils3 months
- Basil: when it spoils10 days
- Basmati rice: when it spoils6 months
- Bay leaves: when it spoils1–2 years
- Bean sprouts: when it spoils5–10 days
- Beef broth: when it spoils3–4 days
- Beef jerky: when it spoils2–3 months
- Beef short ribs: when it spoils3–5 days
- Beef stew: when it spoils3–4 days
- Beef stew meat: when it spoils3–5 days
- Beef tongue: when it spoils1–2 days
- Beets: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Bell peppers: when it spoils4–14 days
- Bison: when it spoils3–5 days
- Black bean sauce: when it spoils3–6 months
- Black pepper: when it spoils2 years
- Blackberries: when it spoils3–6 days
- Blackberry pie: when it spoils1 week
- Blue cheese dressing: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Blueberries: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Blueberry pie: when it spoils1 week
- Bluefish: when it spoils1–2 days
- Boiled peanuts: when it spoils7 days
- Bok choy: when it spoils2–3 days
- Bologna: when it spoils3–5 days
- Bone broth: when it spoils3–4 days
- Bone-in chicken breast: when it spoils1–2 days
- Bone-in pork chops: when it spoils3–5 days
- Bone-in pork loin roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Bone-in rib roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Bone-in turkey breast: when it spoils1–2 days
- Bone-in veal loin roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Boneless canned ham (refrigerated): when it spoils3–5 days
- Boneless leg of lamb: when it spoils3–5 days
- Boneless picnic ham: when it spoils1 week
- Boneless pork loin roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Boneless rib roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Boneless turkey breast: when it spoils1–2 days
- Boneless veal leg roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Boneless veal shoulder roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Bottled nutrition shakes: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Bottled water: when it spoilsIndefinitely
- Bouillon: when it spoils1 year
- Bouillon base: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Bouillon cubes: when it spoils1 year
- Boysenberries: when it spoils3–6 days
- Bratwurst: when it spoils2–3 days
- Bread: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Breadcrumbs: when it spoils6 months
- Breakfast sausage: when it spoils1–2 days
- Breast milk: when it spoils4 days
- Brie: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Brisket: when it spoils3–5 days
- Brisket and chuck roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Broccoli: when it spoils3–5 days
- Broccoli rabe: when it spoils3–5 days
- Brown rice: when it spoils6 months
- Brown sugar: when it spoils18–24 months
- Brownie mix: when it spoils12–18 months
- Brussels sprouts: when it spoils3–5 days
- Buckwheat: when it spoils2 months
- Buckwheat flour: when it spoils1 month
- Bulgur: when it spoils6–12 months
- Burritos: when it spoils3–4 days
- Butter: when it spoils1–2 months
- Butter flavor: when it spoils12 months
- Butter lettuce: when it spoils3–7 days
- Buttermilk: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Butternut squash: when it spoils1–3 months
- Butterscotch pie: when it spoils3–4 days
C
- Cabbage: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Caesar dressing: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Cajun seasoning: when it spoils1–2 years
- Cake: when it spoils7–10 days
- Cake mix: when it spoils12–18 months
- Canadian bacon: when it spoils10 days
- Canadian bacon (whole): when it spoils2 weeks
- Canned beans: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned biscuit and pizza dough: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Canned carrots: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned chicken: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned chili: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned coconut cream: when it spoils4 days
- Canned coconut milk: when it spoils4 days
- Canned corn: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned cranberry sauce: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Canned food (high acid): when it spoils5–7 days
- Canned food (low acid): when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned fruit: when it spoils5–7 days
- Canned fruit cocktail: when it spoils18 months
- Canned ham (shelf-stable): when it spoils5–14 days
- Canned juice: when it spoils5–7 days
- Canned meat: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned nutrition shakes: when it spoils2 days
- Canned nuts: when it spoils4–6 months
- Canned pasta: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned peas: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned potatoes: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned pumpkin: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned salmon: when it spoils1–2 days
- Canned seafood: when it spoils1–2 days
- Canned soup: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned spinach: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned stew: when it spoils3–4 days
- Canned tomato soup: when it spoils5–7 days
- Canned tomatoes: when it spoils5–7 days
- Canned tuna: when it spoils3 years
- Canola oil: when it spoils1 year
- Cantaloupe: when it spoils5–15 days
- Capers: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Capon: when it spoils1–2 days
- Carrots: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Casaba melon: when it spoils1 week
- Cashew butter: when it spoils3 months
- Cashews: when it spoils6 months
- Cassava (yuca): when it spoils3 days
- Casseroles: when it spoils3–4 days
- Catfish: when it spoils1–2 days
- Cauliflower: when it spoils3–5 days
- Caviar: when it spoils2 days
- Cayenne pepper: when it spoils2–3 years
- Celery: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Celery root: when it spoils1 week
- Cereal: when it spoils2–3 months
- Cheddar cheese: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Cheese curds: when it spoils2 weeks
- Cheese slices (processed): when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Cheesecake: when it spoils5–7 days
- Cherimoya: when it spoils4 days
- Cherries and lychee: when it spoils7 days
- Cherry pie: when it spoils1 week
- Cherry tomatoes: when it spoils5 days
- Chia seeds: when it spoils18 months
- Chicken broth: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chicken drumsticks: when it spoils1–2 days
- Chicken in gravy: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chicken in retort pouches: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chicken legs: when it spoils1–2 days
- Chicken liver pâté: when it spoils7 days
- Chicken noodle soup: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chicken nuggets: when it spoils—
- Chicken patties: when it spoils—
- Chicken salad: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chicken thighs: when it spoils1–2 days
- Chicken wings: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chiffon pie: when it spoils1–2 days
- Chili: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chili powder: when it spoils2 years
- Chili sauce: when it spoils6 months
- Chinese takeout: when it spoils3–4 days
- Chitterlings: when it spoils1–2 days
- Chives: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Chocolate chiffon pie: when it spoils1–2 days
- Chocolate syrup: when it spoils6 months
- Chopped pecans: when it spoils12 months
- Chuck roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Chutney: when it spoils1–2 months
- Cilantro: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Cinnamon: when it spoils3–4 years
- Cinnamon extract: when it spoils12 months
- Cinnamon rolls: when it spoils1–3 days
- Cinnamon rolls (tube): when it spoilsUse-by date
- Citrus fruit: when it spoils10–21 days
- Clams: when it spoils1–2 days
- Clementines: when it spoils10–21 days
- Cocktail sauce: when it spoils6 months
- Cocoa powder: when it spoils1 year
- Coconut cream pie: when it spoils3–4 days
- Coconut flavor: when it spoils12 months
- Coconut flour: when it spoils9–12 months
- Coconut milk: when it spoils7–10 days
- Coconut oil: when it spoils3 years
- Coconut water: when it spoils1–2 days
- Cod: when it spoils1–2 days
- Cod and lean white fish: when it spoils1–2 days
- Coffee beans: when it spoils3–4 months
- Coleslaw: when it spoils3–5 days
- Collard greens: when it spoils1–4 days
- Cooked bacon: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked beans: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked beef: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked broccoli: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked chicken: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked chorizo: when it spoils1 month
- Cooked crab: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked fish: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked ground beef: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked ground turkey: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked ham: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked lobster tails: when it spoils2–3 days
- Cooked mushrooms: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked oatmeal: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked pasta: when it spoils3–5 days
- Cooked pork: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked potatoes: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked quinoa: when it spoils6–7 days
- Cooked rice: when it spoils4–6 days
- Cooked salmon: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked sausage: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked shellfish: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked shrimp: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked steak: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked sweet potatoes: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked turkey: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cooked vegetables: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cookie dough: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Cooking greens: when it spoils1–4 days
- Cooking spray: when it spoils1 year
- Cooking wine: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Corn on the cob: when it spoils1–2 days
- Corn syrup: when it spoils3 years
- Corn tortillas: when it spoils60–90 days
- Corned beef: when it spoils5–7 days
- Cornish hens: when it spoils1–2 days
- Cornmeal: when it spoils1 year
- Cornstarch: when it spoils18 months
- Cottage cheese: when it spoils1 week
- Country ham: when it spoils1 week
- Crab legs: when it spoils2–4 days
- Cracked black pepper: when it spoils2–3 years
- Crackers: when it spoils3–4 months
- Cranberries: when it spoils2 months
- Cranberry juice: when it spoils8–12 days
- Crayfish: when it spoils1–3 days
- Cream cheese: when it spoils2 weeks
- Cream liqueur: when it spoils6–8 months
- Cream pie: when it spoils3–4 days
- Creamy salad dressing: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Crispy cookies: when it spoils4–6 months
- Croutons: when it spoils5–6 months
- Cucumbers: when it spoils4–6 days
- Cumin: when it spoils3–4 years
- Cupcakes: when it spoils7–10 days
- Currants: when it spoils3–6 days
- Curry: when it spoils3–4 days
- Cut fruit: when it spoils4 days
- Cut spaghetti squash: when it spoils4–5 days
D
- Danish pastries: when it spoils14 months
- Dates: when it spoils12 months
- Deli chicken: when it spoils3–5 days
- Deli ham: when it spoils3–5 days
- Deli meat: when it spoils3–5 days
- Deli roast beef: when it spoils3–5 days
- Deli turkey: when it spoils3–5 days
- Deviled eggs: when it spoils3–4 days
- Diet soda: when it spoils2–3 days
- Dill: when it spoils7–10 days
- Dinner rolls: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Donuts: when it spoils2 days
- Dragon fruit: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Dried apricots: when it spoils6 months
- Dried basil: when it spoils12 months
- Dried beans: when it spoils1 year
- Dried cranberries: when it spoils6 months
- Dried fruit: when it spoils6 months
- Dried herbs: when it spoils1–2 years
- Dried mango: when it spoils6 months
- Dried mung beans: when it spoils1 year
- Dried mushrooms: when it spoils3 months
- Dried oregano: when it spoils1–2 years
- Dried parsley: when it spoils1–2 years
- Dried thyme: when it spoils1–2 years
- Drink mixes: when it spoils1–3 months
- Dry mustard: when it spoils6 months
- Dry pasta: when it spoils1 year
- Dry salad dressing mix: when it spoils4 weeks
- Duck: when it spoils1–2 days
- Duck fat: when it spoils30 days
- Dungeness crab: when it spoils2–4 days
E
- Eclairs: when it spoils2–3 days
- Edamame: when it spoils4–5 days
- Egg dishes: when it spoils3–4 days
- Egg noodles: when it spoils1–2 months
- Egg salad: when it spoils3–4 days
- Egg whites: when it spoils2–4 days
- Egg yolks: when it spoils2–4 days
- Eggnog: when it spoils3–5 days
- Eggplant: when it spoils4–7 days
- Eggs: when it spoils3–5 weeks
- Enchiladas: when it spoils3–4 days
- English muffins: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Evaporated and condensed milk: when it spoils4–5 days
- Evaporated milk: when it spoils4–5 days
F
- Farro: when it spoils6 months
- Farro flour: when it spoils3 months
- Fava beans: when it spoils3–5 days
- Feijoa: when it spoils1 week
- Feta: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Filet mignon: when it spoils3–5 days
- Flank steak: when it spoils3–5 days
- Flatbread: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Flaxseed (ground): when it spoils12 months
- Flaxseed (whole seed): when it spoils2 years
- Flounder: when it spoils1–2 days
- Flour: when it spoils1 year
- Flour tortillas: when it spoils3 months
- French fries: when it spoilsNot recommended
- French macarons: when it spoils1–2 days
- French onion dip: when it spoils2 weeks
- Fresh apple juice: when it spoils6 days
- Fresh boneless picnic ham: when it spoils1 week
- Fresh carrot juice: when it spoils6 days
- Fresh cherries: when it spoils2–3 days
- Fresh chorizo: when it spoils1–2 days
- Fresh clams and mussels: when it spoils5–10 days
- Fresh coconut: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Fresh crab meat: when it spoils1–3 days
- Fresh half ham (bone-in): when it spoils1 week
- Fresh ham shank: when it spoils1 week
- Fresh herbs: when it spoils7–10 days
- Fresh lemon juice: when it spoils6 days
- Fresh mozzarella: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Fresh pasta: when it spoils1–2 days
- Fresh pork butt roll: when it spoils1 week
- Fresh salsa: when it spoils4–7 days
- Fresh whole ham (bone-in): when it spoils1 week
- Fresh-squeezed orange juice: when it spoils2–3 days
- Fried chicken: when it spoils3–4 days
- Fried rice: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frittata: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frosting: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Frozen bagels: when it spoils—
- Frozen berries: when it spoils—
- Frozen breaded fish: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Frozen broccoli: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen corn: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen dough: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen edamame: when it spoils—
- Frozen egg substitute: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen fries and hash browns: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Frozen fruit: when it spoils—
- Frozen juice concentrate: when it spoils—
- Frozen lobster tails: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen meals: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Frozen orange juice concentrate: when it spoils—
- Frozen pancakes: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Frozen pancakes and waffles: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Frozen peas: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen pizza: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen polenta: when it spoils—
- Frozen precooked sausages: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen pretzels: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen raw fish: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen raw sausages: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen shrimp: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen vegetables: when it spoils3–4 days
- Frozen waffles: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Frozen whole lobster: when it spoils1–2 days
- Fruit nectar: when it spoils12–18 months
- Fruit pie: when it spoils1 week
- Fruit punch: when it spoils8–12 days
- Fruit snacks: when it spoils6–9 months
- Fruitcake: when it spoils12 months
- Fully cooked bacon: when it spoils5–14 days
G
- Garam masala: when it spoils1 year
- Garlic: when it spoils3–14 days
- Garlic powder: when it spoils3–4 years
- Ghee: when it spoils1–2 years
- Giblets: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ginger root: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Goat cheese: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Goat meat (whole cuts): when it spoils3–5 days
- Goat stew meat: when it spoils3–5 days
- Goose: when it spoils1–2 days
- Gooseberries: when it spoils7 days
- Goulash: when it spoils3–4 days
- Graham cracker/animal cracker: when it spoils6–9 months
- Graham crackers: when it spoils6–9 months
- Granola: when it spoils6–9 months
- Granola bars: when it spoils6–12 months
- Grape juice: when it spoils8–12 days
- Grapefruit: when it spoils10–21 days
- Grapes: when it spoils1 week
- Grapeseed oil: when it spoils1 year
- Gravy mix: when it spoils1–2 days
- Greek yogurt: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Green beans: when it spoils3–5 days
- Green onions: when it spoils1 week
- Grilled chicken: when it spoils3–4 days
- Grits: when it spoils12 months
- Ground beef: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ground bison: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ground coffee: when it spoils1 month
- Ground ginger: when it spoils2–3 years
- Ground goat: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ground lamb: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ground pork: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ground spices: when it spoils2–3 years
- Ground turkey: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ground veal: when it spoils1–2 days
- Guacamole: when it spoils3–4 days
- Guava: when it spoils2–4 days
H
- Haddock: when it spoils1–2 days
- Half and half: when it spoils3–4 days
- Half beef tenderloin: when it spoils3–5 days
- Half cooked ham (bone-in): when it spoils1 week
- Halibut: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ham salad: when it spoils3–4 days
- Hamburger buns: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Hamburgers: when it spoils3–4 days
- Hard cheese: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Hard-boiled eggs: when it spoils1 week
- Hash browns: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Heavy cream: when it spoils10 days
- Herb mixes: when it spoils6 months
- Hoisin sauce: when it spoils3–6 months
- Home-canned barbecue sauce: when it spoils9–12 months
- Home-canned salsa: when it spoils9–12 months
- Home-canned tomato sauce: when it spoils9–12 months
- Home-ground coffee: when it spoils3–5 weeks
- Homemade applesauce: when it spoils3 weeks
- Homemade bread: when it spoils2–3 months
- Homemade broth: when it spoils3–4 days
- Homemade cranberry sauce: when it spoils7–10 days
- Homemade hummus: when it spoils7 days
- Homemade jerky: when it spoils1–2 months
- Homemade kugel: when it spoils3–4 days
- Homemade muffins: when it spoils3–7 days
- Homemade salad dressing: when it spoils2 weeks
- Homemade salsa: when it spoils5–7 days
- Homemade vegetable juice: when it spoils3–5 days
- Homemade vegetable soup: when it spoils3–4 days
- Homemade vinaigrette: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Homemade whole wheat bread: when it spoils3–5 days
- Honey: when it spoils2 years
- Honeydew melon: when it spoils3–4 days
- Horseradish: when it spoils3–4 months
- Hot dog buns: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Hot dogs: when it spoils1 week
- Hot peppers: when it spoils1 week
- Hot sauce: when it spoils6 months
- Hot-smoked fish (air pack): when it spoils14–45 days
- Hot-smoked fish (vacuum pack): when it spoils14–45 days
- Hummus: when it spoils7 days
I
- Ice cream: when it spoils—
- Iceberg lettuce: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Imitation bacon bits: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Imitation crab (surimi): when it spoilsUse-by date
- Instant breakfast drinks: when it spoils6 months
- Instant coffee: when it spoils2–3 months
- Instant mashed potatoes: when it spoils6–12 months
- Instant tea: when it spoils6–12 months
- Italian dressing: when it spoils4 weeks
- Italian sausage: when it spoils1–2 days
J
- Jalapeños: when it spoils1 week
- Jam and jelly: when it spoils6–12 months
- Jarred gravy: when it spoils1–2 days
- Jarred minced garlic: when it spoils8–12 months
- Jarred salsa: when it spoils1 month
- Jasmine rice: when it spoils6 months
- Jell-O (flavored gelatin): when it spoils3–4 months
- Jicama: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Juice boxes: when it spoils8–12 days
- Juice cartons and fruit punch: when it spoils8–12 days
K
- Kale: when it spoils3–5 days
- Kefir: when it spoils1–2 days
- Ketchup: when it spoils6 months
- Kielbasa and smoked sausage: when it spoils1 week
- Kimchi: when it spoils6–12 months
- King crab legs: when it spoils2–4 days
- Kiwi: when it spoils3–6 days
- Kohlrabi: when it spoils1 week
- Kugel: when it spoils—
- Kumquats: when it spoils3 weeks
L
- Lactose-free milk: when it spoils1 week
- Lamb chops: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lamb crown roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lamb kabob cubes: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lamb leg steaks: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lamb shanks: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lamb shoulder roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lamb stew meat: when it spoils3–5 days
- Large bone-in leg of lamb: when it spoils3–5 days
- Large pork crown roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lasagna: when it spoils3–4 days
- Leaf lettuce: when it spoils3–7 days
- Leeks: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Leftovers with meat: when it spoils3–4 days
- Leftovers without meat: when it spoils3–4 days
- Lemon chiffon pie: when it spoils1–2 days
- Lemon extract: when it spoils12 months
- Lemon juice: when it spoils2 months
- Lemongrass: when it spoils7–9 days
- Lemons: when it spoils10–21 days
- Lentil soup: when it spoils3–4 days
- Lentils: when it spoils1 year
- Lettuce: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Light cream: when it spoils1 week
- Lima beans: when it spoils3–5 days
- Lime juice: when it spoils2 months
- Limes: when it spoils10–21 days
- Liquid baby formula: when it spoils2 days
- Liquid coffee creamer: when it spoils3 weeks
- Liquid egg substitute: when it spoils3 days
- Liquor: when it spoilsIndefinitely
- Live clams, mussels and oysters: when it spoils1–2 days
- Live lobster: when it spoils1 day
- Liver: when it spoils1–2 days
- Loose leaf tea: when it spoils6–12 months
- Lychee: when it spoils7 days
M
- Mac and cheese: when it spoils3–4 days
- Macadamia nuts: when it spoils12 months
- Macaroni: when it spoils1 year
- Mackerel: when it spoils1–2 days
- Mango: when it spoils1 week
- Mango and papaya: when it spoils1 week
- Maple syrup: when it spoilsIndefinitely
- Maple syrup (plastic bottle): when it spoils18–24 months
- Margarine: when it spoils6 months
- Marinades: when it spoils6 months
- Marinara sauce: when it spoils4 days
- Marinated vegetables in oil: when it spoils3–4 days
- Marshmallow crème: when it spoils1 month
- Marshmallows: when it spoils1 month
- Mashed potatoes: when it spoils3–4 days
- Mayonnaise: when it spoils2 months
- Meat in gravy: when it spoils3–4 days
- Meat in retort pouches: when it spoils3–4 days
- Meat pâté: when it spoils7 days
- Meat sauce: when it spoils3–4 days
- Meat substitutes: when it spoils3–4 days
- Meatballs: when it spoils3–4 days
- Meatloaf: when it spoils3–4 days
- Melon: when it spoils2–4 days
- Microwave popcorn: when it spoils1–2 days
- Milk: when it spoils1 week
- Millet: when it spoils2 months
- Millet flour: when it spoils1 month
- Mincemeat pie: when it spoils1 week
- Mint: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Miso: when it spoils1 year
- Miso soup: when it spoils3–4 days
- Molasses: when it spoils6 months
- Muffin mix: when it spoils9 months
- Muffins: when it spoils3–7 days
- Mullet: when it spoils1–2 days
- Mung bean sprouts: when it spoils4–6 weeks
- Mushrooms: when it spoils3–7 days
- Mussels: when it spoils1–2 days
- Mustard: when it spoils1 year
- Mustard greens: when it spoils1–4 days
N
- Naan: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Nacho cheese: when it spoils2 weeks
- Natural peanut butter: when it spoils3–4 months
- Nectarines: when it spoils3–5 days
- New York strip steak: when it spoils3–5 days
- Nut oils: when it spoils6–8 months
- Nutella (hazelnut spread): when it spoilsUse-by date
- Nutmeg: when it spoils3–4 years
O
- Oat flour: when it spoils2 months
- Oatmeal: when it spoils6–12 months
- Oats: when it spoils4 months
- Ocean perch: when it spoils1–2 days
- Okra: when it spoils2–3 days
- Olive bar olives: when it spoils2 weeks
- Olive oil: when it spoils4 months
- Olives: when it spoils2 weeks
- Omelette: when it spoils3–4 days
- Onion powder: when it spoils3–4 years
- Onions: when it spoils2 months
- Orange juice: when it spoils7–10 days
- Oranges: when it spoils10–21 days
- Oregano: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Organ meats (liver, tongue): when it spoils1–2 days
- Oyster sauce: when it spoils3–6 months
- Oysters: when it spoils1–2 days
P
- Packaged lunch meat: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pancake mix: when it spoils9 months
- Pancake syrup: when it spoils6 months
- Papaya: when it spoils1 week
- Paprika: when it spoils2–3 years
- Parmesan cheese: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Parmesan cheese (grated): when it spoils12 months
- Parsley: when it spoils2–3 days
- Parsnips: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Passion fruit: when it spoils1 week
- Pasta salad: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pasteurized crab meat: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pastrami: when it spoils40 days
- Pâté: when it spoils1–2 days
- Peach pie: when it spoils1 week
- Peaches: when it spoils3–5 days
- Peaches, plums and pears: when it spoils3–5 days
- Peanut butter: when it spoils2–3 months
- Peanuts: when it spoils12 months
- Peanuts in the shell: when it spoils12 months
- Pears: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pecan pie: when it spoils3–4 days
- Pecans: when it spoils9 months
- Pecans in the shell: when it spoils12 months
- Pectin: when it spoils1 month
- Penne: when it spoils1 year
- Pepperoni: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Pesto: when it spoils3 days
- Pheasant: when it spoils1–2 days
- Pho: when it spoils3–4 days
- Pickled beets: when it spoils1–2 months
- Pickled herring: when it spoils4–6 months
- Pickles: when it spoils1–3 months
- Pico de gallo: when it spoils5–7 days
- Pie crust (ready-to-bake): when it spoilsUse-by date
- Pimento cheese: when it spoils4 weeks
- Pine nuts: when it spoils3 months
- Pineapple: when it spoils5–7 days
- Pistachios: when it spoils12 months
- Pita bread: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Pizza: when it spoils3–4 days
- Pizza sauce: when it spoils3–5 days
- Plantains: when it spoils3–5 days
- Plums: when it spoils3–5 days
- Polenta: when it spoils5–7 days
- Pollock: when it spoils1–2 days
- Pollock and rockfish: when it spoils1–2 days
- Pomegranate: when it spoils1–3 months
- Popcorn kernels: when it spoils1 year
- Popsicles: when it spoils—
- Pork chops: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pork loin cubes: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pork medallions: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pork ribs: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pork rinds: when it spoils4 months
- Pork roll: when it spoils7 days
- Pork shoulder: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pork tenderloin: when it spoils3–5 days
- Pot roast: when it spoils3–4 days
- Potato chips: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Potato salad: when it spoils3–5 days
- Potato soup: when it spoils3–4 days
- Potatoes: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Powdered coffee creamer: when it spoils2–3 months
- Powdered milk: when it spoils3 months
- Powdered sugar: when it spoils18–24 months
- Pozole: when it spoils3–4 days
- Prepared baby formula: when it spoils1 day
- Prepared meals: when it spoils3–4 days
- Pretzels: when it spoils3 weeks
- Prickly pear: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Prosciutto: when it spoils2–3 months
- Prunes: when it spoils6 months
- Pudding: when it spoils2 days
- Pudding mix: when it spoils3–4 months
- Puff pastry: when it spoils—
- Pulled pork: when it spoils3–4 days
- Pumpkin pie: when it spoils3–4 days
- Pumpkin seeds: when it spoils6 months
- Pumpkin seeds in the shell: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Pumpkins: when it spoils3–5 months
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R
- Rabbit: when it spoils2 days
- Radicchio: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Radishes: when it spoils10–14 days
- Raisins: when it spoils6 months
- Ranch dressing: when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Raspberries: when it spoils2–3 days
- Raw beef kabobs: when it spoils1–2 days
- Raw chicken: when it spoils1–2 days
- Raw chicken kabobs: when it spoils1–2 days
- Raw egg whites and yolks: when it spoils2–4 days
- Raw sausage: when it spoils1–2 days
- Red onions: when it spoils2 months
- Red potatoes: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Red wine: when it spoils1–3 days
- Refried beans: when it spoils2–3 days
- Refrigerated biscuits: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Refrigerated canned ham: when it spoils6–9 months
- Refrigerated pie crust: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Refrigerated vegetable juice: when it spoils1 month
- Rehydrated textured soy protein: when it spoils3–4 days
- Relish: when it spoils9 months
- Reused frying oil: when it spoils1 month
- Rhubarb: when it spoils3–7 days
- Ribeye steak: when it spoils3–5 days
- Rice: when it spoils6 months
- Rice milk: when it spoils7–10 days
- Ricotta: when it spoils1 week
- Roast beef: when it spoils3–4 days
- Roasted almonds: when it spoils4 weeks
- Roasted cashews: when it spoils4 weeks
- Roasted edamame: when it spoils6 months
- Roasted nuts: when it spoils4 weeks
- Roasted peanuts: when it spoils4 weeks
- Roasted pumpkin seeds: when it spoils6 months
- Roasted pumpkin seeds in the shell: when it spoils6 months
- Roasted red peppers: when it spoils4–6 months
- Roasted sunflower seeds: when it spoils7–8 months
- Roasted vegetables: when it spoils3–4 days
- Rockfish: when it spoils1–2 days
- Rolled lamb breast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Romaine lettuce: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Rosemary: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Rotisserie chicken: when it spoils3–4 days
- Round roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Russet potatoes: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Rutabagas: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Rye berries: when it spoils6 months
- Rye flour: when it spoils3 months
S
- Sage: when it spoils7–10 days
- Salad dressing: when it spoils1–3 months
- Salami: when it spoils3–5 days
- Salmon: when it spoils1–2 days
- Salmon salad: when it spoils3–4 days
- Salt: when it spoilsIndefinitely
- Salted sunflower seeds in the shell: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Saltine crackers: when it spoils3–4 months
- Sardines: when it spoils1–2 days
- Sauerkraut: when it spoils5–7 days
- Scallops: when it spoils1–3 days
- Scrambled eggs: when it spoils3–4 days
- Sea trout: when it spoils1–2 days
- Seasoning blends: when it spoils1–2 years
- Sesame oil: when it spoils6 months
- Sesame seeds: when it spoils5 years
- Shelf-stable milk: when it spoils5–7 days
- Shelf-stable soy and rice milk: when it spoils7–10 days
- Shelf-stable vegetable juice: when it spoils18 months
- Shepherd's pie: when it spoils3–4 days
- Sherbet: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Shortening: when it spoils6–12 months
- Shredded cheese: when it spoils1 month
- Shredded chicken: when it spoils3–4 days
- Shredded coconut: when it spoils8 months
- Shredded mozzarella: when it spoils1 month
- Shrimp: when it spoils1–3 days
- Shrimp cocktail: when it spoils3–4 days
- Shrimp salad: when it spoils3–4 days
- Shucked oysters, clams and mussels: when it spoils3–10 days
- Sirloin steak: when it spoils3–5 days
- Small bone-in leg of lamb: when it spoils3–5 days
- Small pork crown roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Smoked bratwurst: when it spoils5–7 days
- Smoked salmon: when it spoils21–30 days
- Smoked salmon (air pack): when it spoils14–30 days
- Snow crab legs: when it spoils2–4 days
- Snow peas: when it spoils3–5 days
- Soda: when it spoils2–3 days
- Soft cheese: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Soft cookies: when it spoils2–3 months
- Sole: when it spoils1–2 days
- Sorbet: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Sorbet and sherbet: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Sorghum: when it spoils4 months
- Sorghum flour: when it spoils2 months
- Soup: when it spoils3–4 days
- Sour cream: when it spoilsUse-by date
- Sour cream dip: when it spoils2 weeks
- Soy flour: when it spoils6 months
- Soy milk: when it spoils7–10 days
- Soy sauce: when it spoils1 month
- Spaghetti: when it spoils1 year
- Spaghetti and meatballs: when it spoils3–4 days
- Spaghetti sauce: when it spoils4 days
- Spaghetti squash: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Spam: when it spoils3–4 days
- Spelt: when it spoils6 months
- Spelt flour: when it spoils3 months
- Spinach: when it spoils3–7 days
- Spiral ham: when it spoils3–4 days
- Split peas: when it spoils1 year
- Squid: when it spoils1–3 days
- Stabilized peanut butter: when it spoils3–4 months
- Star fruit: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Steak: when it spoils3–5 days
- Stew: when it spoils3–4 days
- Stir-fry: when it spoils3–4 days
- Stone-ground cornmeal: when it spoils2–4 months
- Strawberries: when it spoils2–3 days
- String cheese: when it spoils5 months
- Stuffed chicken breasts: when it spoils1–2 days
- Stuffed pork chops: when it spoils1–2 days
- Stuffing mix: when it spoils9–12 months
- Sugar: when it spoils18–24 months
- Sugar snap peas: when it spoils3–5 days
- Sugar substitutes: when it spoilsIndefinitely
- Sun-dried tomatoes: when it spoils3–6 months
- Sunflower oil: when it spoils1 year
- Sunflower seeds: when it spoils12 months
- Sweet potatoes: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Sweetened condensed milk: when it spoils4–5 days
- Swiss chard: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Swiss cheese: when it spoils3–4 weeks
T
- T-bone steak: when it spoils3–5 days
- Taco and spaghetti seasoning mixes: when it spoils2 years
- Taco meat: when it spoils3–4 days
- Taco sauce: when it spoils1 month
- Tahini: when it spoils3 weeks
- Tamales: when it spoils3–4 days
- Tamarind: when it spoils6 months
- Tamarind paste: when it spoils2–3 months
- Tangerines: when it spoils10–21 days
- Tapenade: when it spoils9 months
- Tapioca: when it spoils12 months
- Taro: when it spoils2–3 days
- Tarragon: when it spoils7–10 days
- Tater tots: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Tea bags: when it spoils6–12 months
- Teff: when it spoils4 months
- Teff flour: when it spoils2 months
- Tempeh: when it spoils3–4 days
- Teriyaki sauce: when it spoils1 month
- Textured soy protein (dry): when it spoils3–4 months
- Thai red curry paste: when it spoils5 days
- Thyme: when it spoils2–3 weeks
- Toaster pastries: when it spoils1–2 weeks
- Tofu: when it spoils1 week
- Tomato paste: when it spoils5 days
- Tomato sauce: when it spoils3–5 days
- Tomatoes: when it spoilsUntil ripe
- Tonic water: when it spoils2–3 days
- Tuna pouches: when it spoils3–4 days
- Tuna salad: when it spoils3–4 days
- Tuna steaks: when it spoils1–2 days
- Turducken: when it spoilsNot recommended
- Turkey bacon: when it spoils7 days
- Turkey legs: when it spoils1–2 days
- Turkey thighs: when it spoils1–2 days
- Turmeric: when it spoils2–3 years
- Turnip greens: when it spoils1–4 days
- Turnips: when it spoils2 weeks
U
- Ultra-pasteurized milk: when it spoils7–10 days
- Uncooked boneless leg ham: when it spoils1 week
- Uncooked half leg ham (bone-in): when it spoils1 week
- Uncooked smoked chorizo: when it spoils1 week
- Uncooked whole leg ham (bone-in): when it spoils1 week
- Uncured bacon: when it spoils4–7 days
- Uncured cooked ham: when it spoils3–4 days
- Uncured fresh ham: when it spoils3–5 days
- Unflavored gelatin: when it spoilsNot recommended
V
- Vacuum-packed dinners: when it spoils2 weeks
- Vacuum-packed ham: when it spoils2 weeks
- Vacuum-sealed mung beans: when it spoils8–10 years
- Vanilla extract: when it spoils12 months
- Vegan cheese: when it spoils3–7 days
- Vegetable broth: when it spoils3–4 days
- Vegetable oil: when it spoils4 months
- Veggie hot dogs and crumbles: when it spoils3–4 days
- Venison roast: when it spoils3–5 days
- Vinaigrette: when it spoils4 weeks
- Vinegar: when it spoils2 years
W
- Walnuts: when it spoils9–12 months
- Watermelon: when it spoils3–4 days
- Wax beans: when it spoils3–5 days
- Whipped cream (aerosol can): when it spoils3–4 weeks
- Whipped cream (homemade, sweetened): when it spoils1 day
- Whipped topping (aerosol can): when it spoils3 months
- Whipped topping (tub): when it spoils2 weeks
- Whipping cream: when it spoils1 week
- White onions: when it spoils2 months
- White wine: when it spoils1–3 days
- Whole beef tenderloin: when it spoils3–5 days
- Whole cooked ham (bone-in): when it spoils1 week
- Whole raw chicken: when it spoils1–2 days
- Whole spices: when it spoils3–4 years
- Whole turkey: when it spoils1–2 days
- Whole wheat bread: when it spoils3–5 days
- Whole wheat flour: when it spoils2 years
- Whole wheat flour (bulk): when it spoils6–8 months
- Whole zucchini: when it spoils1 week
- Wild rice: when it spoils6 months
- Winter squash: when it spoils1–3 months
- Worcestershire sauce: when it spoils1 year
Y
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