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FOOD SAFETY DATABASE
How Long Does Food Last?
36 verified fridge & freezer storage guides. Exact shelf life windows, spoilage signs, and best storage methods. All data sourced from USDA food safety guidelines.
Poultry
4 GUIDES
Beef
5 GUIDES
Pork & Deli
6 GUIDES
Cooked Pork Chops
cooked
Fridge3–4 days
Freezer2–3 months
Raw Pork
raw
Fridge3–5 days
Freezer4–6 months
Cooked Bacon
cooked
Fridge4–5 days
Freezer~1 month
Deli Meat / Lunch Meat (Opened Package)
opened
Fridge3–5 days
Freezer1–2 months
Cooked Ham
cooked
Fridge3–5 days
Freezer1–2 months
Cooked Sausage (Links & Patties)
cooked
Fridge3–4 days
Freezer2–3 months
Seafood
4 GUIDES
Grains & Pasta
3 GUIDES
Dairy & Eggs
6 GUIDES
Hard-Boiled Eggs
cooked
FridgeUp to 7 days
Freezer—
Butter (Opened)
opened
Fridge1–3 months
Freezer6–12 months
Cream Cheese (Opened)
opened
Fridge7–10 days
Freezer1–2 months
Sour Cream (Opened)
opened
Fridge1–3 weeks
Freezer—
Shredded Cheese (Opened)
opened
Fridge5–7 days
Freezer2–8 months
Milk (Opened)
opened
Fridge5–7 days
Freezer—
Prepared Foods
6 GUIDES
Leftover Pizza
cooked
Fridge3–4 days
Freezer1–2 months
Soup & Stew
cooked
Fridge3–4 days
Freezer2–3 months
Casserole
cooked
Fridge3–4 days
Freezer2–3 months
Guacamole
cooked
Fridge1–3 days
Freezer3–4 months
Mashed Potatoes
cooked
Fridge3–5 days
Freezer2–12 months
Macaroni and Cheese
cooked
Fridge3–5 days
Freezer1–2 months
Produce
2 GUIDES