How Long Food Lasts

Canned goods

How long do canned goods last once opened?

Canned goods (low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach), opened) keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Fridge

After opening

3-4days

Freezer

No known time

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Pantry

No known time

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Mine has been in the fridge for

Refreeze after thawing in the fridge?

United States
Yes
United Kingdom
Only after cooking

How long do canned goods last in the refrigerator?

  • Low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach), opened3-4 daysAfter opening

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

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

Other forms

FormFridgeFreezerPantry
Low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach)--2-5 years
High acid (such as juices, fruit, pickles, sauerkraut, tomato soup, and foods in vinegar-based sauce)--12-18 months
High acid (such as juices, fruit, pickles, sauerkraut, tomato soup, and foods in vinegar-based sauce), opened5-7 days--
General guidance---
General guidance, opened-2-3 months-

What the official sources say

“Low-acid canned goods. Examples: canned meat and poultry, stews, soups (except tomato), spaghetti (noodle and pasta) products, potatoes, corn, carrots, spinach, beans, beets, peas, and pumpkin. 2 to 5 years 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator”

Sources

We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last verified: October 1, 2026.