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Leftovers and deli: how long they keep
Fridge, freezer and pantry times for 40 kinds of leftovers and deli, from USDA FoodKeeper.
All of them
Canadian bacon (sliced)
Fridge: 10 days · Freezer: 12 monthsCanadian bacon (whole)
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 2 months
Casseroles
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Chicken (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Chicken salad
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Coleslaw (homemade, prepared)
Fridge: 3 to 5 days
Commercial brand vacuum-packed dinners
Fridge: 2 weeksCooked pasta
Fridge: 3 to 5 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Cooked rice
Fridge: 4 to 6 days · Freezer: 6 monthsCooked rice, pasta, and mixed leftovers
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Egg salad
Fridge: 3 to 4 daysFruit, cut
Fridge: Until the use-by date on the package
Gravy and meat broth
Fridge: 1 to 2 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Guacamole
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 3 to 4 months
Ham (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Ham salad
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Hummus
Fridge: 3 monthsHummus
Fridge: 7 days
Kugel (homemade)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 month
Leftover pizza
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Leftovers (pizza)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsLeftovers (with meat, fish, poultry, or egg)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 monthsLeftovers
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsLuncheon meat or poultry (pre-packaged)
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsLuncheon meat or poultry (store-sliced)
Fridge: 3 to 5 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsMain dishes or meals (hot or refrigerated)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Meats (covered with gravy or broth)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 6 months
Olives (from olive bar)
Fridge: 2 weeks
Pasta salad
Fridge: 3 to 5 daysPate
Fridge: 1 to 2 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Potato salad
Fridge: 3 to 5 daysPoultry pieces (covered with gravy or broth)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Salami (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsSalsa (fresh)
Fridge: 4 to 7 daysSalsa (homemade, fresh)
Fridge: 5 to 7 days · Freezer: 12 monthsSeafood salads
Fridge: 3 to 4 daysSoup, stews
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Soups and stews
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Turkey (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Fridge: 2 weeks · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Vegetable soup (homemade)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 3 monthsMore news
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