How long does milk last once opened?
Milk (canned evaporated or condensed, opened) keeps 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Fridge
After opening
4-5days
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 does milk last in the refrigerator?
- Canned evaporated or condensed, opened4-5 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
| Form | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain or flavored | use-by date on package | 3 months | - |
| Canned evaporated or condensed | - | - | 12 months |
| Lactose-free | - | - | - |
| Lactose-free, opened | - | - | - |
| Shelf-stable | - | - | 6-12 months |
| Shelf-stable, opened | 5-7 days | - | - |
| Ultra-pasteurized | 1-3 months | - | - |
| Ultra-pasteurized, opened | 7-10 days | - | - |
| General guidance | - | 1 month | - |
| General guidance, opened | - | - | - |
Sources
We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last verified: October 1, 2026.
- FoodSafety.gov Cold Food Storage Chart US
- Food Standards Agency - consumer food hygiene guidance GB
- Derbyshire County Council GB
- Love Food Hate Waste (WRAP) GB
- Surrey Environment Partnership GB
- Worcestershire County Council GB
- WRAP GB
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data US
- USDA FSIS Safe Food Handling and Preparation US