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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How to store lemons, limes, and oranges
Lemons, limes, and oranges last 10 days at room temperature and 10 to 21 days in the fridge. USDA FoodKeeper doesn't recommend freezing them.
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How long does coffee last, opened or not?
Opened whole coffee beans last 3 to 5 months in the pantry, opened store-bought ground coffee 2 weeks, and opened instant coffee 2 to 3 months.
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Do peanut butter and other condiments go bad?
Commercial peanut butter lasts 2 to 3 months in the pantry once opened. Shelf-stable ketchup and mustard stay safe at room temperature after opening.
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How long is cookie dough good for in the fridge?
Cookie dough keeps in the fridge until its use-by date and 2 months frozen. Soft cookies last 2 to 3 months in the pantry, crispy ones 4 to 6.
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How to freeze and store corn on the cob
Corn on the cob lasts 1 to 2 days in the fridge and 8 months in the freezer. Blanch it before freezing, and wash it under running water before you eat it.
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Can you freeze sour cream and heavy cream?
Per USDA FoodKeeper, heavy cream keeps 10 days in the fridge and 3 to 4 months frozen. Sour cream isn't recommended for freezing.
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