How long do baby food, jars or pouches last?

How long do baby food, jars or pouches last in the fridge?

• Opened2-3 daysAfter opening

Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.

Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

Can you freeze baby food, jars or pouches?

Can you refreeze baby food, jars or pouches?

• In the United KingdomOnly after cooking
• In the United StatesYes

You can freeze food again once cooked, but you’ll only be able to reheat it once after that

Food thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be some loss of quality.

Foods thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing.

After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods.

Can baby food, jars or pouches be kept out of the fridge?

Official sources give no room-temperature (cupboard) storage time for baby food, jars or pouches.