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How long deli & prepared foods last
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian bacon | 2 weeks | 2 months | — |
| Cooked pasta | 3–5 days | 1–2 months | — |
| Cooked rice | 4–6 days | 6 months | — |
| Cut fruit | Until the package use-by date (4 days once opened) | Not recommended | — |
| Egg salad | 3–4 days | Not recommended | — |
| Guacamole | 3–4 days | 3–4 months | — |
| Ham salad | 3–4 days | Not recommended | — |
| Hummus | 3 months (7 days once opened) | Not recommended | — |
| Olives | 2 weeks | Not recommended | — |
| Pasta salad | 3–5 days | Not recommended | — |
| Pate | 1–2 days | 1–2 months | — |
| Potato salad | 3–5 days | Not recommended | — |
| Poultry pieces | 3–4 days | 1–2 months | — |
| Salami | 2 weeks (3–5 days once opened) | 1–2 months | — |
| Seafood salads | 3–4 days | Not recommended | — |
| Vegetable soup | 3–4 days | 3 months | — |
Keep the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (−18°C). Write the date on containers when you open or cook something.
Source: USDA FoodKeeper data. Updated 2026-10-13.