How long does food last?
Counter, fridge, or freezer, for 103 everyday foods. Then keep it on your list, with a note on when to use it by.
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Can you freeze lettuce? No, and how to store it
Iceberg and romaine lettuce last 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge, and leaf lettuce 3 to 7 days. The USDA does not recommend freezing lettuce.
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How long does meat last in the freezer?
Raw steaks and roasts keep 4 to 12 months in the freezer for best quality, ground meat 3 to 4. Meat kept at 0°F stays safe, so the times are for quality.
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How to freeze milk and store it the right way
You can freeze milk for 3 months. Regular milk keeps in the fridge until the use-by date, and opened plant milks last 7 to 10 days.
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Can you freeze muffins? Yes, for up to 3 months
Muffins last 3 to 7 days in the pantry and 2 to 3 months in the freezer. Skip the fridge, where muffins quickly dry out and go stale.
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How to store and freeze onions so they last
Whole onions keep 1 month in the pantry and 2 months in the fridge. USDA FoodKeeper gives frozen onions 10 to 12 months.
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Does honey go bad? Shelf life of pantry staples
Honey keeps its best quality for 12 months and stays safe after, sugar and salt last indefinitely, and white flour lasts 6 to 12 months.
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