How long does food last?
Browse estimated shelf life for hundreds of foods in the fridge, pantry and freezer, based on general storage guidance, including how long they keep once opened where the source gives a separate figure. Then start a freshness clock in MyListResort. New to it? Start with the guide to tracking once-opened food.
These windows are quality estimates, not food-safety determinations; actual condition depends on storage and handling.
| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Almond extract | 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Amaranth, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Bagel, commercially frozen | no opened window | see page |
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| Bagel, fresh baked | no opened window | see page |
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| Baking powder | 3 to 6 months | in the pantry |
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| Baking soda | 6 months | in the pantry |
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| Barley, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Biscuit or pancake mix | no opened window | see page |
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| Biscuits, refrigerated | no opened window | see page |
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| Bread, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Buckwheat, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Butter flavor | 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Cake, brownie, bread mixes | no opened window | see page |
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| Cheesecake | 5 to 7 days | in the fridge |
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| Chiffon pies, chocolate, lemon | 1 to 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Chili powder | 2 years | in the pantry |
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| Chocolate, unsweetened and semi-sweet, solid | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Cinnamon extract | 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Cinnamon rolls, baked | no opened window | see page |
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| Cocoa and cocoa mixes | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Coconut flavor | 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Coconut flour | no opened window | see page |
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| Commercial bread products, including pan breads, flat breads, rolls, and buns | 2 to 3 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Commercial cakes and muffins | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| Cookie dough | no opened window | see page |
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| Cookies, crispy | no opened window | see page |
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| Cookies, soft | no opened window | see page |
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| Cornmeal, regular, degerminated | 2 years | in the pantry |
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| Cornmeal, stone ground or blue | 2 to 4 months | in the fridge |
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| Cornstarch | 18 months | in the pantry |
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| Cream pies, banana cream, coconut cream, butterscotch | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Dairy filled eclairs | 2 to 3 days | in the fridge |
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| Doughnuts | 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Farro, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Flavored or herb mixes | no opened window | see page |
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| Flour, white | 6 to 8 months | in the pantry |
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| Flour, whole wheat | 6 to 8 months | in the fridge |
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| Frosting or icing | 2 to 3 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Fruit cake | 12 months | in the fridge |
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| Fruit pies, apple, peach, blueberry, apricot, cherry, blackberry | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Garam masala | no opened window | see page |
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| Garlic, chopped, commercial jars | no opened window | see page |
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| Gelatin, flavored | 3 to 4 months | in the pantry |
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| Gelatin, unflavored | no opened window | see page |
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| Herbs, dried | 1 to 2 years | in the pantry |
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| Lemon extract | 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Macaroons, french | no opened window | see page |
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| Millet, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Muffin, commercially packaged | no opened window | see page |
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| Muffin, homemade - including bran, blueberry, banana, corn, chocolate chip | no opened window | see page |
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| Muffin, mix, dry, commercially packaged | no opened window | see page |
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| Nut oils | 3 to 8 months | in the pantry |
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| Oats, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Oils, olive or vegetable | 3 to 5 months | in the pantry |
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| Pastries, danish | 14 months | in the fridge |
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| Pie crust, refrigerated | no opened window | see page |
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| Pies, mincemeat | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Pies, pecan | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Pies, pumpkin | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Puff pastry | no opened window | see page |
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| Pure vanilla extract | 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Quiche | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Ready-to-bake pie crust | no opened window | see page |
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| Rye, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Seasoning blends | 1 to 2 years | in the pantry |
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| Shortening, solid | 6 to 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Sorghum, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Spelt, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Spice/spices, ground | 2 to 3 years | in the pantry |
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| Spice/spices, whole | 3 to 4 years | in the pantry |
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| Sugar substitutes | no opened window | see page |
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| Sugar, brown | 18 to 24 months | in the pantry |
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| Sugar, confectioners | 18 to 24 months | in the pantry |
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| Sugar, granulated | 18 to 24 months | in the pantry |
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| Tamarind paste | 6 months | in the pantry |
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| Tapiocas | 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Teff, flour, meal | no opened window | see page |
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| Tube cans, of biscuits, rolls, pizza dough, etc. | no opened window | see page |
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| Vegetable oil sprays | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Whole wheat flour | no opened window | see page |
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| Yeast, packaged | 4 months | in the fridge |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Apple cider, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Apple juice, fresh squeezed | no opened window | see page |
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| Carrot juice, fresh squeezed | no opened window | see page |
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| Coconut water | 1 to 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Coffee | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Coffee, commercial ground, non-vacuum | 2 weeks | in the pantry |
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| Coffee, home ground, non-vacuum | 3 to 5 weeks | in the pantry |
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| Coffee, instant | 2 to 3 months | in the pantry |
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| Coffee, whole beans | 3 to 5 months | in the pantry |
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| Cream liquors, unopened | no opened window | see page |
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| Diet powder mixes and drink mixes | 1 to 3 months | in the pantry |
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| Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch | 7 to 12 days | in the pantry |
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| Hard liquors | no opened window | see page |
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| Juice, boxes | 8 to 12 days | in the fridge |
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| Lemon juice | 2 months | in the fridge |
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| Lemon juice, fresh squeezed | no opened window | see page |
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| Lime juice | 2 months | in the fridge |
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| Nectar, papaya, mango, guava, or guavabana | no opened window | see page |
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| Nutrition supplement drinks, canned | 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Orange juice, commercially frozen concentrate | no opened window | see page |
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| Orange juice, commercially packaged carton | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| Orange juice, freshly squeezed | no opened window | see page |
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| Red wine | 1 to 3 days | in the fridge |
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| Soda, carbonated cola drinks, mixers, diet sodas; bottles or cans | 2 to 3 days | in the fridge |
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| Soy or rice beverage | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| Tea, bags | 6 to 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Tea, instant | 6 to 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Tea, loose | 6 to 12 months | in the pantry |
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| Vegetable juice, commercial, sold refrigerated | no opened window | see page |
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| Vegetable juice, homemade | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Vegetable juice, shelf-stable | no opened window | see page |
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| Water, commercially bottled | no opened window | see page |
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| White wine | 1 to 3 days | in the fridge |
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| Yuzu juice | 3 to 4 months | in the fridge |
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| Yuzu, fruit, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Aioli, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Anchovies, canned | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Apple cider vinegar | no opened window | see page |
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| Bacon grease | no opened window | see page |
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| Balsamic vinegar | 18 months | in the fridge |
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| Barbecue sauce, bottled | 4 months | in the fridge |
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| Barbecue Sauce, homemade, canned | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef broth/stock/consommé, commercially produced | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Black bean sauce | 3 to 6 months | in the fridge |
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| Broth, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken broth/stock/consommé, commercially produced | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Chutney | 1 to 2 months | in the fridge |
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| Cranberry sauce, canned | 1 to 2 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Cranberry sauce, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Cream sauces, milk solids | no opened window | see page |
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| Dry gravy mixes | no opened window | see page |
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| Duck fat | no opened window | see page |
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| Frying oil, re-used | no opened window | see page |
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| Gravy, jars and cans | 1 to 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Hoisin sauce | 3 to 6 months | in the fridge |
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| Honey | no opened window | see page |
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| Horseradish, in jar | 3 to 4 months | in the fridge |
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| Hot sauce | no opened window | see page |
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| Jams, jellies, and preserves | 6 to 12 months | in the fridge |
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| Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce | 6 months | in the fridge |
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| Marinades | 6 months | in the fridge |
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| Mayonnaise, commercial | 2 months | in the fridge |
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| Mustard | 1 year | in the fridge |
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| Olives, black and green | 2 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Oyster sauce | 3 to 6 months | in the fridge |
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| Pesto, jarred | 3 days | in the fridge |
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| Pickles | 1 to 3 months | in the fridge |
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| Relish | no opened window | see page |
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| Salad dressing | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Salad dressing, creamy | 3 to 4 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Salad dressing, dry,packaged | 4 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Salad dressing, homemade | 2 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Salad dressing, vinaigrette | 4 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Salad dressing, vinaigrette,homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Salad dressings, commercial, bottled | 1 to 3 months | in the fridge |
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| Salsa, homemade, canned | no opened window | see page |
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| Salsa, picante and taco sauces | 1 month | in the fridge |
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| Sauce mixes, nondairy (spaghetti, taco, etc.) | no opened window | see page |
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| Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce | 1 month | in the fridge |
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| Spaghetti sauce, in jars | 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Tahini | 3 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Thai red curry paste | 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Tomato Sauce, homemade, canned | no opened window | see page |
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| Tomato sauce, spaghetti, pizza | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Vegetable stock/broth, commercially produced | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Vinegar | no opened window | see page |
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| Worcestershire sauce | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Almond milk | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| Butter | no opened window | see page |
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| Buttermilk | no opened window | see page |
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| Cheese | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Cheese Curds, fresh, unaged | no opened window | see page |
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| Cheese, hard such as cheddar, swiss, block parmesan | 3 to 4 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Cheese, parmesan; shredded or grated | no opened window | see page |
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| Cheese, processed slices | no opened window | see page |
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| Cheese, shredded; cheddar, mozzarella, etc. | no opened window | see page |
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| Cheese, soft such as brie, bel paese, goat | no opened window | see page |
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| Coconut milk | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| Coffee creamer, liquid refrigerated | no opened window | see page |
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| Coffee creamer, powdered | 2 to 3 months | in the pantry |
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| Cottage cheese | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Cream | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Cream cheese | no opened window | see page |
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| Cream, half and half | no opened window | see page |
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| Cream, heavy | no opened window | see page |
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| Cream, light | no opened window | see page |
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| Cream, whipped, sweetened | no opened window | see page |
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| Cream, whipping, ultrapasteurized | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Dips, sour cream based | no opened window | see page |
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| Egg dishes | no opened window | see page |
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| Egg substitutes, liquid | 3 days | in the fridge |
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| Eggnog, commercial | no opened window | see page |
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| Eggs, hard boiled cooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Eggs, in shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Eggs, raw whites, yolks | no opened window | see page |
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| Ghee | no opened window | see page |
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| Kefir, fermented milk | 1 to 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Margarine | no opened window | see page |
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| Milk, lactose-free | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Milk, plain or flavored | no opened window | see page |
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| Nacho cheese, store bought | 2 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Pimento cheese, packaged | 4 weeks | in the fridge |
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| Powdered milk | 3 months | in the pantry |
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| Pudding | 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Quark, fresh cheese | no opened window | see page |
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| Rice milk | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| Ricotta | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Sour cream | no opened window | see page |
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| Soy milk | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| String Cheese | no opened window | see page |
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| Vegan Cheddar Cheese | 3 to 7 days | in the fridge |
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| Whipped cream, aerosol can | no opened window | see page |
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| Whipped topping, aerosol can | no opened window | see page |
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| Whipped topping, tub | no opened window | see page |
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| Yogurt | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Canadian bacon, sliced | no opened window | see page |
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| Canadian bacon, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Casseroles | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken salad | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Coleslaw, homemade, prepared | no opened window | see page |
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| Commercial brand vacuum-packed dinners, with USDA seal | no opened window | see page |
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| Cooked pasta | no opened window | see page |
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| Cooked rice | no opened window | see page |
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| Egg salad | no opened window | see page |
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| Fruit, cut | 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Guacamole | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham salad | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Hummus, commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives) | 7 days | in the fridge |
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| Hummus, traditional (no preservatives, not pasteurized) | no opened window | see page |
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| Kugel, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Leftovers, pizza | no opened window | see page |
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| Leftovers, with meat, fish, poultry, or egg | no opened window | see page |
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| Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes) | no opened window | see page |
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| Luncheon meat or poultry, pre-packaged | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Luncheon meat or poultry, store-sliced | no opened window | see page |
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| Main dishes or meals, hot or refrigerated | no opened window | see page |
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| Meats, covered with gravy or broth | no opened window | see page |
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| Olives, from olive bar | no opened window | see page |
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| Pasta salad | no opened window | see page |
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| Pate | no opened window | see page |
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| Potato salad | no opened window | see page |
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| Poultry pieces, covered with gravy or broth | no opened window | see page |
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| Salami, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Salsa, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Salsa, homemade, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Seafood salads, (tuna salad, shrimp salad, salmon salad, mixed seafood salad, etc.) | no opened window | see page |
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| Soup, stews | no opened window | see page |
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| Turkey, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Vegetable soup, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Dough, commercial (bread or cookie) | no opened window | see page |
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| Edamame, frozen | no opened window | see page |
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| Egg substitutes | no opened window | see page |
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| Fish, breaded | no opened window | see page |
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| Fish, raw but headed and gutted | no opened window | see page |
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| Frozen entrees, prepared meals | no opened window | see page |
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| Frozen potato products, fries, hashbrowns, tater tots | no opened window | see page |
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| Frozen pretzels | no opened window | see page |
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| Fruits, such as berries, melons | no opened window | see page |
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| Ice cream | no opened window | see page |
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| Ice pops | no opened window | see page |
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| Juice concentrates | no opened window | see page |
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| Kugel, commercial | no opened window | see page |
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| Lobster tails | no opened window | see page |
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| Pancakes, waffles | no opened window | see page |
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| Pizza, frozen | no opened window | see page |
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| Polenta, frozen | no opened window | see page |
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| Sausages, precooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Sausages, uncooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Sherbet, sorbet | no opened window | see page |
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| Shrimp, shellfish | no opened window | see page |
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| Soy crumbles and hot dogs | no opened window | see page |
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| Soy meat substitutes | no opened window | see page |
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| Tempeh | no opened window | see page |
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| Vegetables | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Amaranth, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Barley, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Beans, dried | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Buckwheat, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Bulgur | no opened window | see page |
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| Dry egg noodles | 1 to 2 months | in the pantry |
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| Farro, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Fresh pasta | no opened window | see page |
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| Lentils, dried | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Millet, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Mung bean, dry, food-grade bags | no opened window | see page |
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| Mung bean, dry, vacuum-sealed | no opened window | see page |
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| Mung bean, sprouts | no opened window | see page |
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| Oats, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Pasta, dry, without eggs | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Peanuts, boiled, shelled | 7 days | in the fridge |
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| Peas, dried split | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Quinoa, cooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Quinoa, uncooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Refried beans | 2 to 3 days | in the fridge |
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| Rice, brown | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Rice, white or wild | 1 year | in the pantry |
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| Rye, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Sorghum, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Spelt, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Teff, whole grain | no opened window | see page |
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| Tortillas, corn | no opened window | see page |
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| Tortillas, flour | 3 months | in the fridge |
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| Whole wheat bread, commercially baked & pre-sliced | no opened window | see page |
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| Whole wheat bread, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Bacon | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Bacon, fully cooked | 5 to 14 days | in the fridge |
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| Bacon, uncured | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Beef, chuck roast, brisket | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, rib roast, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, rib roast; boneless, rolled | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, round or rump roast | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, short ribs | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, steaks | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, stew, cubes | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, tenderloin, half | no opened window | see page |
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| Beef, tenderloin, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Bison, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Bison, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Bratwurst, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Bratwurst, smoked and processed | no opened window | see page |
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| Chorizo, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Chorizo, smoked and processed, cooked | 1 month | in the fridge |
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| Chorizo, smoked and processed, uncooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Corned beef, in pouch with pickling juices | no opened window | see page |
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| Goat, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Goat, less tender whole cuts (stew meat, riblets, shanks) | no opened window | see page |
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| Goat, tender whole cuts (legs, ribs, shoulder, loin) | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Ham, canned (“keep refrigerated” label) | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, country ham (whole or half) | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, arm picnic shoulder, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, bone-in, half | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, bone-in, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, shank or butt portion, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, cook-before-eating, shoulder roll (butt), boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, uncooked, half leg, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, uncooked, whole leg, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fresh, uncooked, whole leg, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fully cooked, arm picnic shoulder, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fully cooked, bone-in, half | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fully cooked, bone-in, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fully cooked, canned, boneless (refrigerated) | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Ham, fully cooked, slices, half, or spiral cut | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, fully cooked, vacuum packed, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, shelf-stable cans | 5 to 14 days | in the fridge |
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| Ham, uncured, fresh, cooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Ham, uncured, fresh, uncooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Hot dogs | 1 week | in the fridge |
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| Jerky, commercially dried | 2 to 3 months | in the fridge |
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| Jerky, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Lamb, breast, rolled | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, chops, ribs, or loin | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, crown roast | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, cubes for kabobs | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, leg steaks | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, leg, bone-in - large | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, leg, bone-in - small | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, leg; boneless, rolled | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, shanks | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, shoulder roast or shank leg half | no opened window | see page |
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| Lamb, stew meat, pieces | no opened window | see page |
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| Meat products, canned | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Pastrami | no opened window | see page |
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| Pate, meat | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Pork roll | 7 days | in the fridge |
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| Pork, crown roast - large | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, crown roast - small | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, loin chops, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, loin chops, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, loin roast, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, loin roast, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, loin, cubes | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, ribs | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, shoulder | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, tenderloin | no opened window | see page |
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| Pork, tenderloin medallions or loin cubes | no opened window | see page |
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| Prosciutto | no opened window | see page |
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| Rabbit, whole, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Raw kabobs with vegetables | no opened window | see page |
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| Retort pouches or boxes | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Sausage, fully cooked smoked links, kielbasa | no opened window | see page |
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| Sausage, hard, dry (pepperoni), sliced | no opened window | see page |
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| Sausage, raw bulk type or patties | no opened window | see page |
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| Stuffed, raw pork chops | no opened window | see page |
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| Variety meats, liver, tongue, chitterlings, etc. | no opened window | see page |
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| Veal | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Veal, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Veal, leg rump or round roast, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Veal, loin roast, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Veal, shoulder roast, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Venison, round, rump, loin, or rib roast | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Canned chicken | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Capon, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken nuggets, patties | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken parts, breast halves, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken parts, breast halves, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken parts, legs or thighs | no opened window | see page |
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| Chicken, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Cooked poultry dishes | no opened window | see page |
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| Cornish Hens, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Duckling, domestic or wild, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Fried chicken | no opened window | see page |
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| Giblets | no opened window | see page |
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| Goose, domestic or wild, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Ground turkey or chicken | no opened window | see page |
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| Pate, poultry | no opened window | see page |
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| Pheasant, young, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Quail, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Raw kabobs with vegetables | no opened window | see page |
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| Retort pouches or boxes | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Rotisserie chicken | no opened window | see page |
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| Stuffed, raw chicken breasts | no opened window | see page |
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| Turducken | no opened window | see page |
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| Turkey bacon | 7 days | in the fridge |
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| Turkey parts, breast halves, bone-in | no opened window | see page |
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| Turkey parts, breast halves, boneless | no opened window | see page |
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| Turkey parts, legs or thighs | no opened window | see page |
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| Turkey, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Apples | no opened window | see page |
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| Applesauce, homemade | no opened window | see page |
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| Apricots | no opened window | see page |
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| Artichokes, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Arugula | no opened window | see page |
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| Asparagus | no opened window | see page |
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| Avocados | no opened window | see page |
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| Baby carrots | no opened window | see page |
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| Bagged greens, leaf, spinach, lettuce, etc. | 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Bamboo shoots | 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Bananas | no opened window | see page |
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| Basil, dried | no opened window | see page |
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| Basil, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Bean sprouts | no opened window | see page |
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| Beans and peas, green, fava, lima, soybean, wax, snow, sugar snap | no opened window | see page |
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| Beets | no opened window | see page |
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| Berries, blackberries, boysenberries, currant | no opened window | see page |
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| Berries, cherries, goose berries, lychee | no opened window | see page |
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| Blueberries | no opened window | see page |
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| Bok choy | no opened window | see page |
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| Broccoli and broccoli raab (rapini) | no opened window | see page |
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| Brussels sprouts | no opened window | see page |
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| Cabbage | no opened window | see page |
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| Cantaloupe | no opened window | see page |
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| Carrots, parsnips | no opened window | see page |
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| Cauliflower | no opened window | see page |
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| Celery | no opened window | see page |
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| Celery root | no opened window | see page |
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| Cherimoya | no opened window | see page |
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| Cherries | no opened window | see page |
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| Cherry tomatoes | no opened window | see page |
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| Chives | no opened window | see page |
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| Cilantro | no opened window | see page |
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| Citrus fruit, lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, tangerines, clementines | no opened window | see page |
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| Coconut, shredded | 8 months | in the fridge |
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| Coconuts, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Corn on the cob | no opened window | see page |
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| Cranberries | no opened window | see page |
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| Cucumbers | no opened window | see page |
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| Dates | no opened window | see page |
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| Edamame, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Eggplant | no opened window | see page |
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| Garlic | no opened window | see page |
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| Ginger root | no opened window | see page |
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| Grapes | no opened window | see page |
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| Greens | no opened window | see page |
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| Guava | no opened window | see page |
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| Herbs | no opened window | see page |
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| Honeydew | no opened window | see page |
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| Hot peppers | no opened window | see page |
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| Jicama, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Kale | no opened window | see page |
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| Kimchi | no opened window | see page |
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| Kiwi fruit | no opened window | see page |
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| Kohlrabi | no opened window | see page |
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| Kumquats | no opened window | see page |
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| Leeks | no opened window | see page |
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| Lemongrass | no opened window | see page |
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| Lettuce, iceberg, romaine | no opened window | see page |
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| Lettuce, leaf, spinach | no opened window | see page |
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| Marinated vegetables, in oil | no opened window | see page |
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| Melons | 2 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Mint | no opened window | see page |
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| Mushrooms | no opened window | see page |
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| Okra | no opened window | see page |
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| Onions, spring or green | no opened window | see page |
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| Onions, yellow, white, red, etc. | no opened window | see page |
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| Oregano | no opened window | see page |
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| Papaya, mango, feijoa, passionfruit, casaha melon | no opened window | see page |
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| Parsley, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, sapote | no opened window | see page |
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| Peppers | no opened window | see page |
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| Pineapple | no opened window | see page |
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| Pitaya/dragon fruit | no opened window | see page |
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| Plantains | no opened window | see page |
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| Pomegranate | no opened window | see page |
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| Potatoes | no opened window | see page |
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| Prickly pear | no opened window | see page |
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| Pumpkins | no opened window | see page |
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| Radicchio | no opened window | see page |
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| Radishes | no opened window | see page |
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| Raspberries | no opened window | see page |
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| Rhubarb | no opened window | see page |
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| Rosemary | no opened window | see page |
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| Rutabagas | no opened window | see page |
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| Spaghetti squash, cut | no opened window | see page |
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| Spaghetti squash, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Squash, summer and zucchini | no opened window | see page |
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| Squash, winter | no opened window | see page |
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| Star fruit | no opened window | see page |
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| Strawberries | no opened window | see page |
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| Swiss chard | no opened window | see page |
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| Tamarind | no opened window | see page |
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| Taro | no opened window | see page |
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| Thyme | no opened window | see page |
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| Tomatoes | no opened window | see page |
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| Turnips | no opened window | see page |
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| Watermelon | no opened window | see page |
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| Yams/sweet potatoes | no opened window | see page |
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| Yuca/cassava | no opened window | see page |
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| Zucchini, fresh, whole | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
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| Caviar, fresh, in jar | 2 days | in the fridge |
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| Cooked fish, all | no opened window | see page |
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| Cooked shellfish, all | no opened window | see page |
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| Crab legs, king, dungeness, snow | no opened window | see page |
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| Crab meat, fresh | no opened window | see page |
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| Crab meat, pasteurized | 3 to 5 days | in the fridge |
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| Fatty fish, bluefish, catfish, mackerel, mullet, salmon, tuna, etc. | no opened window | see page |
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| Fish | varies by kind | see the table |
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| Fish, cold smoked, air pack | no opened window | see page |
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| Fish, cold smoked, vacuum pack | no opened window | see page |
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| Fish, hot smoked, air pack | no opened window | see page |
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| Fish, hot smoked, vacuum pack | no opened window | see page |
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| Fresh clams, mussels, oysters | no opened window | see page |
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| Fresh lobster tails, cooked | no opened window | see page |
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| Fresh whole lobster, frozen | no opened window | see page |
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| Fresh whole lobster, live | no opened window | see page |
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| Herring, glass packed, in wine sauce | no opened window | see page |
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| Lean fish, cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, sole, etc. | no opened window | see page |
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| Lean fish, pollock, ocean perch, rockfish, sea trout. | no opened window | see page |
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| Live clams, mussels, crab, and oysters | no opened window | see page |
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| Scallops | no opened window | see page |
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| Shrimp, crayfish | no opened window | see page |
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| Shucked clams, mussels, and oysters | no opened window | see page |
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| Squid | no opened window | see page |
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| Surimi seafood | no opened window | see page |
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| Food | Keeps about | Stored |
|---|
| "Genuine" Maple syrup, unopened, glass | no opened window | see page |
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| "Genuine" Maple syrup, unopened, plastic | no opened window | see page |
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| Almond butter | no opened window | see page |
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| Almond oil | no opened window | see page |
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| Almonds, no shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Almonds, shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Applesauce, commercial | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
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| Avocado Oil | 6 months | in the pantry |
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| Bacon bits, imitation | no opened window | see page |
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| Beets, pickled | 1 to 2 months | in the fridge |
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| Black pepper, cracked, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk | no opened window | see page |
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| Black pepper, ground, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk | no opened window | see page |
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| Breadcrumbs, commercial | no opened window | see page |
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| Cajun seasoning blend, ground, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk | no opened window | see page |
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| Canned goods, high acid (such as juices, fruit, pickles, sauerkraut, tomato soup, and foods in vinegar-based sauce) | 5 to 7 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Canola oil | no opened window | see page |
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| Cashew butter | no opened window | see page |
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| Cashews, no shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Cereal or granola bars | no opened window | see page |
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| Cereal, cook before eating (oatmeal, etc.) | 6 to 12 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Cereal, ready-to-eat | 2 to 3 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Chia seeds | no opened window | see page |
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| Chocolate syrup | 6 months | in the fridge |
|---|
| Cinnamon, ground, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk | no opened window | see page |
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| Coconut cream, canned | 4 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Coconut milk, canned | 4 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Coconut oil | no opened window | see page |
|---|
| Corn syrup | no opened window | see page |
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| Crackers | 1 month | in the pantry |
|---|
| Croutons | no opened window | see page |
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| Cumin, ground, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk, opened or unopened | no opened window | see page |
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| Dry stuffing mix, commercially packaged | no opened window | see page |
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| Edamame, salted, dry roasted, out of pod | no opened window | see page |
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| Flaxseed, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Flaxseed, whole seed | no opened window | see page |
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| Fruit cocktail, canned | no opened window | see page |
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| Fruits, dried, raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc. | 1 month | in the pantry |
|---|
| Garlic powder, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk | no opened window | see page |
|---|
| Graham cracker/animal cracker | no opened window | see page |
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| Granola | no opened window | see page |
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| Grapeseed oil | no opened window | see page |
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| Grits, boxed | no opened window | see page |
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| Gummy (fruit) snacks | no opened window | see page |
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| Instant breakfast drinks, bottled | no opened window | see page |
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| Macadamias, no shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Marshmallow crème | 1 month | in the pantry |
|---|
| Marshmallows | 1 month | in the pantry |
|---|
| Milk | varies by kind | see the table |
|---|
| Milk, canned evaporated or condensed | 4 to 5 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Milk, shelf-stable | 5 to 7 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Milk, ultra-pasteurized | 7 to 10 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Molasses | 6 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Mushrooms, dried | 3 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Mustard, dried, ground | no opened window | see page |
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| Nutmeg, ground, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk | no opened window | see page |
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| Nuts, jars or cans | 2 to 9 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Onion powder, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk | no opened window | see page |
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| Peanut butter, commercial | 2 to 3 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers | 2 to 3 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Peanut butter, natural | 3 to 4 months | in the fridge |
|---|
| Peanuts, no shell | no opened window | see page |
|---|
| Peanuts, shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Pecans, chopped | no opened window | see page |
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| Pecans, no shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Pecans, shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Pectin | 1 month | in the pantry |
|---|
| Pine nuts | no opened window | see page |
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| Pistachios, shell or no shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Polenta, shelf-stable | 5 to 7 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Popcorn, commercially popped in bags | 1 to 2 weeks | in the pantry |
|---|
| Popcorn, dry kernels in jar | 1 year | in the pantry |
|---|
| Popcorn, microwave packets | 1 to 2 days | in the pantry |
|---|
| Pork rinds | no opened window | see page |
|---|
| Potato chips | 1 to 2 weeks | in the pantry |
|---|
| Potatoes, instant | 6 to 12 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Pretzels | 3 weeks | in the pantry |
|---|
| Pudding mixes | 3 to 4 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Pumpkin seeds, raw, in-shell | no opened window | see page |
|---|
| Pumpkin seeds, raw, no shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Pumpkin seeds, roasted, in-shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Pumpkin seeds, roasted, no-shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Roasted nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds) | 4 weeks | in the fridge |
|---|
| Roasted red peppers, jar | no opened window | see page |
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| Salt, table, plain, or iodized | no opened window | see page |
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| Seafood, canned | 1 to 2 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Sesame oil | 6 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Sesame seeds | no opened window | see page |
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| Soup mixes, dry bouillon | 1 year | in the pantry |
|---|
| Sun dried tomatoes, jar | 3 to 6 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Sunflower oil | no opened window | see page |
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| Sunflower seeds, raw, unsalted, no shell | no opened window | see page |
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| Sunflower seeds, roasted, no shell | 3 to 4 months | in the pantry |
|---|
| Syrup | 6 months | in the fridge |
|---|
| Tapenade | no opened window | see page |
|---|
| Toaster pastries | 1 to 2 weeks | in the pantry |
|---|
| Tomato paste | 5 days | in the fridge |
|---|
| Tuna, canned | no opened window | see page |
|---|
| Tuna, packet | 3 to 4 days | in the fridge |
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| Walnuts, shell or no shell | no opened window | see page |
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