How long does Water, commercially bottled last in the pantry?
Beverages
Water, commercially bottled: Indefinitely in the pantry.
The FoodKeeper note for this storage method says: Water will store indefinitely, though the taste may be impacted by storage conditions, including sunlight, items stored around it and the containers being used to store it.
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Safe Storage Table
| Storage method | FoodKeeper guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry | Indefinitely Water will store indefinitely, though the taste may be impacted by storage conditions, including sunlight, items stored around it and the containers being used to store it. |
| Pantry after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after opening | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after thawing | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| 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 Water, commercially bottled last?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Water, commercially bottled in the fridge.
Can you freeze Water, commercially bottled?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Water, commercially bottled in the freezer.
What should I do if Water, commercially bottled looks or smells off?
Discard it. Storage times are guidelines, and USDA FoodKeeper notes can vary by item; when in doubt, throw it out.