How long does Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce last in the pantry?
Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods
Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce: 1 year in the pantry.
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 | Refrigeration ensures that commercial sauces and condiments stay fresh for a longer period of time. Shelf-stable commercial ketchup, cocktail sauce, and chili sauce are safe when stored at room temperature after opening. Quality, not safety, is the reason the labels on these products suggest that they be refrigerated after opening. |
| Pantry after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after opening | 6 months |
| Refrigerator after thawing | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Package date pantry | 1 year |
| 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 Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce last?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce in the fridge.
Can you freeze Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce in the freezer.
What should I do if Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce looks or smells off?
Discard it. Storage times are guidelines, and USDA FoodKeeper notes can vary by item; when in doubt, throw it out.