How Long Food Lasts

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How long do olives last?

Quick answer

Olives (black and green, opened) keep 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Form

Fridge

After opening

2weeks

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 olives last in the refrigerator?

  • Black and green, opened2 weeksAfter opening

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

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

Can you freeze olives?

No, official sources advise against freezing it.

Can you refreeze olives?

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

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.

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

Can olives be stored at room temperature?

  • Black and green12-18 months

All forms at a glance

FormFridgeFreezerPantry
From olive bar---
Black and green--12-18 months
Black and green, opened2 weeks--
General guidance---

Frequently asked questions

How long do olives last in the refrigerator?

Black and green, opened: 2 weeks.

Can you freeze olives?

No, official sources advise against freezing it.

Can you refreeze olives?

In the United States: Yes; In the United Kingdom: Only after cooking.

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Sources

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

Values we do not display (1)

Values below were set aside: unconfirmed by a second independent source, or contradicted by a shorter time.

  • From olive bar, fridge: 2 weeks (fsis.usda.gov, not confirmed by a second source)