How Long Does An Opened Package Of Bacon Last In The Fridge Or ...

How Long Does an Opened Package of Bacon Last in the Fridge or Freezer?

BACON, RAW, COMMERCIALLY VACUUM PACKAGED - OPENED PACKAGE

Refrigerator 7-10 days Freezer 1-2 months (best quality)

Shelf Life Tips

• How long does an opened package of bacon last in the fridge or freezer? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep bacon refrigerated at all times.
• How long does an opened package of bacon last in the refrigerator? After bacon is opened, it may be refrigerated for about 7 to 10 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the bacon will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored.
• Opened bacon may be kept in its original store packaging when refrigerating; to maximize the shelf life of opened bacon, place the opened package inside a resealable plastic bag or wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
• How long can bacon be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; bacon should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
• To further extend the shelf life of bacon, freeze; when freezing, place bacon in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.
• You can maximize the shelf life of bacon in the freezer by overwrapping the original store packaging with airtight heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper or place the package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
• How long does bacon last in the freezer? Properly stored, bacon will maintain best quality for about 1 to 2 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
• The freezer time shown is for best quality only - bacon that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
• How long does bacon last after being frozen and thawed? Bacon that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator before cooking; bacon that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be cooked immediately.
• How long does bacon last in the fridge once it is cooked? Cooked bacon will usually stay good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 4 months in the freezer.
• How to tell if bacon is bad? The best way is to smell and look at the bacon: signs of bad bacon are a sour smell, dull color and slimy texture; discard any bacon with an off smell or appearance.

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