How long does Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes) last after thawing?
Deli & Prepared Foods
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes) after thawing.
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 | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Pantry after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator | 3-4 days |
| Refrigerator after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after thawing | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Freezer | 1-2 months |
| Package date pantry | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| 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 Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes) last?
Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes): 3-4 days in the fridge.
Can you freeze Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes)?
Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes): 1-2 months in the freezer.
What should I do if Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes) looks or smells off?
Discard it. Storage times are guidelines, and USDA FoodKeeper notes can vary by item; when in doubt, throw it out.