FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
How long does canned goods (low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach)) last?
SOURCE USDA FOODKEEPER · DATASET V128
Canned goods (low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach)) keeps about 2–5 years in the pantry and 3–4 days in the refrigerator, per USDA FoodKeeper guidance.
| Where | How long | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pantry | 2–5 years | From date of purchase. |
| Refrigerator | 3–4 days | After opening. |
Data: USDA FoodKeeper, dataset version 128. Windows assume typical products stored properly.