How long does Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) last in the freezer?
Shelf Stable Foods
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) in the freezer.
Use the full storage table below to compare pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and opened-package guidance.
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Safe Storage Table
| Storage method | FoodKeeper guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry | Canned items will be safe to eat well past the ‘use-by’ or ‘best by’ date as long as the can shows no dents, rust, or swelling. |
| Pantry after opening | Not Recommended |
| Refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after opening | 3-4 days |
| Refrigerator after thawing | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Package date pantry | 2-5 years |
| Package date refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Package date freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data. Direct JSON feed: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/data/EN/foodkeeper.json.
FAQ
How long does Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) last?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) in the fridge.
Can you freeze Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach)?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) in the freezer.
What should I do if Canned goods, low acid (such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) looks or smells off?
Discard it. Storage times are guidelines, and USDA FoodKeeper notes can vary by item; when in doubt, throw it out.