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When To Throw Away Those Things We Store in Our
Refrigerator
Do you ever wonder how long you should keep those things in our refrigerator that we think
[should] last forever? In a recent article by the Stanford Heart Network in
Stanford, California researchers explain that bacteria will grow even in our 40 degree
refrigerators. Don't forget many of these foods are removed from the refrigerator
and they sit out on our counter giving further opportunity for unwanted critters to
accumulate in our food.
| Food |
Dump After |
| Eggs, hard cooked |
1 week |
| Eggs, raw |
4 -5 weeks after "pack
date" |
| Fruit Juices |
7 - 10 days |
| Ground Coffee |
2 weeks |
| Hard cheese |
3 - 4 weeks |
| Jam & Jelly |
6 months |
| Ketchup |
6 months |
| Mayonnaise |
2 months |
| Oils |
4 months |
| Olives |
2 weeks |
| Pickles |
1- 2 months |
| Salsa |
30 days |
Note:
This chart refers to foods in opened containers with the exception of eggs.
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Image: Chino Valley Egg Ranchers
Other Reasons To Toss It Out
 Nutritional Loss -
Certain vitamins and minerals (water soluble) are destroyed rapidly upon exposure to air.
Flavor Deterioration
- Some foods are susceptible to absorbing odors from other foods. Keep refrigerated items
properly sealed. Store raw eggs away from strong-ordor foods. |
