Below you can find a general guide to different foods expected shelf life.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Apples – 4-6 weeks in the fridge
- Pears – 3-5 days at room temperature, 1-2 weeks in the fridge
- Bananas – 5-7 days at room temperature
- Oranges – 3-4 weeks in the fridge
- Citrus fruits (lemon/lime) – 3-4 weeks in the fridge
- Grapes – 1-2 weeks in the fridge
- Melon (whole) – 1-2 weeks at room temperature
- Melon (cut) – 3-5 days in the fridge
- Strawberries – 3-7 days in the fridge
- Raspberries – 2-3 days in the fridge
- Blueberries – 7-10 days in the fridge
- Mango – 4-5 days at room temperature, 7-10 days in the fridge
- Pineapple (whole) – 1-2 days at room temperature, 5-7 days in the fridge
- Kiwi – 1-2 weeks in the fridge
- Avocado (unripe) – 4-7 days at room temperature
- Avocado (ripe) – 3-4 days in the fridge
- Tomatoes (fresh) – 5-7 days at room temperature
- Bell peppers – 1-2 weeks in the fridge
- Cucumber – 1 week in the fridge
- Lettuce (whole head) – 1 week in the fridge
- Kale/Spinach – 3-5 days in the fridge
- Carrots (whole) – 3-4 weeks in the fridge
- Potatoes – 1-2 months in a cool, dark place
- Sweet potatoes – 3-5 weeks in a cool, dark place
- Onions (yellow/red/white) – 1-2 months in a cool place
- Garlic – 1-2 months at room temperature
- Broccoli – 1 week in the fridge
- Cauliflower – 1-2 weeks in the fridge
- Zucchini – 1 week in the fridge
- Eggplant – 4-6 days in the fridge
- Corn (fresh) – 1-2 days in the fridge
- Fresh herbs (basil/parsley) – 3-7 days in the fridge
Dairy Products
- Milk (fresh) – 5-7 days opened in the fridge
- Cream – 5-7 days in the fridge
- Buttermilk/Kefir – 2-3 weeks in the fridge
- Yogurt – 1-3 weeks in the fridge
- Butter (unsalted/salted) – 1-3 months in the fridge, 6 months in the freezer
- Hard cheese (cheddar/parmesan) – 3-6 months in the fridge
- Soft cheese (brie/camembert) – 1-2 weeks in the fridge
- Mozzarella (fresh) – 5-7 days in the fridge
- Feta cheese – 1-2 weeks in the fridge
- Cream cheese – 1-2 weeks opened in the fridge
- Ice cream – 2-3 months in the freezer
Meat and Deli Products
- Beef (raw) – 3-5 days in the fridge, 6-12 months in the freezer
- Pork (raw) – 3-5 days in the fridge, 4-6 months in the freezer
- Chicken (raw) – 1-2 days in the fridge, 9-12 months in the freezer
- Lamb (raw) – 3-5 days in the fridge, 6-12 months in the freezer
- Sausage (raw/fresh) – 1-2 days in the fridge, 1-2 months in the freezer
- Cooked ham – 3-5 days opened in the fridge
- Salami – 2-3 weeks opened in the fridge
- Bacon – 1 week in the fridge, 1 month in the freezer
- Ground beef (raw) – 1-2 days in the fridge, 3-4 months in the freezer
Fish and Seafood
- Salmon (raw) – 1-2 days in the fridge, 3-8 months in the freezer
- Cod (raw) – 1-2 days in the fridge, 6-8 months in the freezer
- Shrimp (raw) – 1-2 days in the fridge, 6-12 months in the freezer
- Crab/Lobster (fresh) – 1-2 days in the fridge
- Mussels (fresh) – 1-2 days in the fridge
- Tuna (canned) – 3-5 years in the pantry
Bread and Grains
- Bread (fresh) – 5-7 days at room temperature
- Bread (frozen) – 3 months in the freezer
- Tortillas – 3-4 weeks in the fridge
- Rice (uncooked) – Indefinite shelf life (dry storage)
- Pasta (uncooked) – 1-2 years in the pantry
- Oats – 1-2 years in the pantry
- Flour (all-purpose/almond) – 6-12 months in the pantry
Canned and Dry Goods
- Beans (canned) – 3-5 years in the pantry
- Soup (canned) – 2-5 years in the pantry
- Tomato sauce (canned) – 1-2 years in the pantry
- Honey – Indefinite shelf life
- Jam/Marmalade – 1 year opened in the fridge
- Oil (olive/vegetable) – 6-12 months in the pantry
- Vinegar – Indefinite shelf life
Beverages
- Soda – 6-9 months unopened
- Juice (fresh) – 5-7 days in the fridge
- Coffee (ground) – 3-5 months in the pantry
- Tea (loose leaf/bags) – 1-2 years in the pantry