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Bread so hard it'll break your teeth, and
yogurt that smells like primordial ooze

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How long can some foods last in the fridge before
they start resembling a science experiment

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gone wrong? What's a good breakfast without bacon? This breakfast meat
is one of the most popular choices for American eaters, but it's also

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equally loved by pathogens like salmonella. Uncooked, opened bacon
should last between 7 and 10 days in the fridge if it is properly

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stored in an airtight container. If you purchase
bulk packs of bacon, you can freeze each in its

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original packaging and a layer of foil,
plastic wrap, or a plastic container

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Unopened bacon can last up to two weeks in the
fridge, but up to two months in the freezer

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To determine if your bacon has indeed
spoiled, check the smell and the color first

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Fresh bacon should be a white or pink color,
while spoiled bacon will appear a dismal shade

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of gray or brown. Spoiled bacon will
also emit a foul, unmistakable odor

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No, I want my bacon, I gotta tell
you something. Bacon is good for me

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No matter what kind of bread you've got,
putting it in the fridge is always a bad idea

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This is because the cool temperature causes
the starches in the bread to crystallize

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and become hard. When you bite into a
slice of bread that has been refrigerated

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you'll notice the texture is stale. According
to MasterClass, the best way to prevent your

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bread products from staleness and molding is to
put the product in a well-ventilated wrapping

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like paper or cloth, to discourage mold growth.
If you're making French toast or bread pudding

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and stale bread is permissible, you can leave
loaves of bread in the fridge for up to two weeks

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per the USDA. Bread products left on the
countertop typically last at room temperature

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for up to four days. Freezing bread products is
another option as well. Slice the bread into

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individual pieces and store it in small bags in
the freezer. This will make the bread easier to

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cut when you want to eat a slice for breakfast.
There's no good bagel without a slathering of

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cream cheese. This soft cheese contains
a high moisture content, so refrigeration

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is imperative to keeping the cheese safe for
consumption. Cream cheese can last a few weeks

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in the refrigerator, past its sell-by date, but it
is first important to inspect the cheese before

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eating it. Spoiled cream cheese will appear
yellow in color and may even have tiny mold

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flecks spread throughout. You should also throw
out your cream cheese if you notice pockets of

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moisture pooling adjacent to dry spots. Unopened
cream cheese typically lasts a month past its

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purchase date, while opened cream cheese should
be consumed within 10 days. You can also freeze

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cream cheese to extend its shelf life. This soft
cheese can last up to two months in the freezer

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If you're one to top your toast with a layer
of jelly, you'll be happy to know that this

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condiment is fridge According to the National Center for Home Food Preservation full cooked jellies made
with pectin should last about a month in the fridge after opening This shelf life may be shortened if

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the container is left out at room temperature for long periods. To extend the shelf
life as long as possible, try to scoop out the jam or jelly you plan to use and

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return the jar to the fridge immediately. Low-sugar
jams and jellies will have a shorter shelf life

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Jams stored in the freezer are only good
for three to four weeks in the refrigerator

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Be wary of liquids seeping from the jams and jellies, as
well as yeasty aromas that may signify a spoiled spread

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Yogurt is a delicious probiotic treat. This
fermented milk product is filled with beneficial

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bacteria, protein, and healthy fats. Yogurt
can cut diabetes risk by almost 20 percent

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Plus, you'll be happy to know that yogurt has a
relatively long shelf life in your refrigerator

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Unopened yogurt can last between two to three
weeks after opening in the refrigerator or up

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to two months in the freezer. Greek yogurt, which
contains a slightly different blend of bacteria

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than traditional yogurt, lasts up to two weeks in
the fridge and less than a month in the freezer

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There are some important signs to note
that signify your yogurt has gone bad

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Spoiled yogurt emits a pungent, acidic odor
and potentially bloats the yogurt container

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You may also see a cloudy layer forming on top
of the yogurt. A thin, almost translucent layer

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of liquid is normal. This is just the way, but
cloudy yogurt can signify bacteria that will make

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you sick. Orange juice is a must-have for breakfasts
and brunch alike. Although you might be tempted to

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leave orange juice out for your guests to enjoy,
that might not be the best idea. Leaving perishable

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foods like orange juice out for more than two
hours or less than an hour at 90 degrees Fahrenheit

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can prompt the spread of pathogens like E. coli.
Lactic acid bacteria can start fermenting the

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juice over time as well, thus altering the flavor of
the juice. Pasteurized, store-bought orange juice

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can withstand more time out of the fridge than
fresh-squeezed orange juice. Fresh orange juice

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lasts two to three days in the fridge,
according to Chew the World. In comparison

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Pasteurized orange juice can last up to
seven days in the fridge after it's opened

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If the orange juice is unopened, it can last up
to five days past the Best Buy date on the carton

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If you're baking muffins in bulk, it may be
more beneficial to pop the muffins in your

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refrigerator until you're ready to eat one.
Savory muffins typically last about six days

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in the refrigerator. Ingredients like cheese
and meat may cause the muffins to spoil if you

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forego refrigeration. Sweet muffins such as
blueberry and chocolate chip muffins should

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be kept away from the refrigerator to
preserve the soft, crumbly texture

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To store your muffins in the fridge, first
line the container with a layer of paper towel

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This will absorb the moisture from the
muffins and keep each one super fresh

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After the muffins are in the container, add another layer of paper towel on top to absorb the remainder of the moisture You can freeze the muffins for up
to three months in a resealable bag and reheat individual muffins when you feel the craving hit You also want to be sure to cool your freshly baked muffins

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before storing them. This prevents moisture
from building up in the container and further

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damages the muffins' texture. Maple syrup is a must-have
for pancakes and waffles, but the better question is, where

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should you store it? "'I love syrup. Oh, I love it.'" Maple syrup should
be stored in the refrigerator to slow the growth of mold and bacteria for

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up to six months. If you plan to leave your
maple syrup in the fridge for more than three

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months, we recommend transferring the syrup
to a glass or tin container. This is because

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the plastic breathes and can make the syrup
susceptible to pathogen takeover. Once transferred

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to another container. The maple syrup should
last about a year. As with all food products

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monitor for changes in the taste,
texture, and smell of the syrup over time

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Tortillas are versatile and essential for
breakfast wraps, so it is important to always

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have a few fresh ones on hand. Tortillas don't
have to go in the fridge. Mass-produced wheat

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tortillas can last between 16 and 45 days
either at room temperature or in the fridge

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There are some caveats to this, though. Tortillas should
be kept in an airtight bag to maintain maximum freshness

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If you don't plan on using tortillas for a
while, you can always pop these flatbreads

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in the freezer and take them out as needed. Unlike flour
tortillas, corn tortillas do not stay fresh for as long

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Corn tortillas last about 10 days at room
temperature or up to eight weeks in the fridge

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No savory breakfast is complete without a bit of heat. Not all hot
sauces require refrigeration, because pepper, vinegar, and salt make the

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contents unfavorable to pathogens. But homemade hot sauces, or those
made with a dairy, egg, or mayonnaise base, must be refrigerated

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to prevent foodborne illnesses. Adding hot sauce to a
refrigerator, even if it's not absolutely necessary, can prolong

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the shelf life. The average hot sauce
lasts anywhere from two to five years

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The refrigeration can also maintain the color
of the hot sauce and brighten the flavor a

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little bit. In short, don't kick yourself if you
leave the hot sauce out overnight, but try to keep

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it someplace cool, like the fridge, so you
can enjoy some spice for as long as you can

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Unlike dry cheese, shredded cheese must be
refrigerated because of its high moisture content

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The Food Network recommends storing any type
of fridge cheese — especially stinky cheese

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— in the crisper drawer of the fridge. The humidity in this drawer
is contained and will keep your cheese tasting fresh for longer

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When placing your cheese back in the fridge,
always make sure to press the air out of the

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bag to keep your cheese moist. Healthline suggests eating
shredded cheese within five to seven days of opening the bag

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You were eating the cheese weren you out of the rat traps No well yes I mean I was eating the old cheese to test it to see the rats weren
eating it While you can freeze cheddar shreds for up to two months freezing will dramatically change the texture and flavor of the product

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Only freeze cheese if you absolutely have to, or if you plan on
making a dish where the texture of the cheese isn't too important

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Chocolate milk is a childhood favorite. After
opening, this beverage will last up to a week

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after its sell-by date printed on the
package. Since chocolate milk contains dairy

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it should always remain refrigerated. Always
store chocolate milk in its original package

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and away from the doors of the fridge to prevent
contamination and preserve the integrity of the

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milk. Like other dairy products, chocolate
milk should only be frozen with caution

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Although chocolate milk can last a few months in the freezer, it will have a
grainy texture once it is thawed. If you plan on using chocolate milk for baking

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or milkshakes, freezing the milk may be an acceptable option.
Otherwise, we recommend buying a fresh carton when you need it

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Grits are half of the classic Southern
breakfast — shrimp and grits. But, alas

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grits do not survive well in the fridge. While
uncooked grits can last up to five years in a

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pantry, cooked grits only last about one week in
the fridge. Spoiled grits are easily identified

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by a rancid smell and color change, as well as
potential mold spots forming on the surface

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In the pantry, instant grits tend to
last longer than stone-ground grits

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If you choose to place your containers of
grits in the fridge rather than a pantry

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you'll find that instant grits last about two years, while
stone-ground grits only last about a year after the printed date

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Coffee creamer is an ingredient most folks
have to have in their house at all times

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Boat Basin Cafe notes that unopened dairy creamers
last about two weeks past the expiration date

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in the fridge. If you open the flavorful
coffee additive, most companies generally

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recommend consuming the creamer within a week.
Dairy creamers need to be refrigerated because

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of potential pathogen transmission. If you're
concerned with the shelf life of your refrigerated

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creamer, you can try using a powdered creamer
made with fat and sugar. These powders do not

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require refrigeration, and can last several
months if stored in a dark, dry location

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What's breakfast without the classic egg?
Whether you like your eggs scrambled

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over-easy, or fried, it's important to
keep these eggs as fresh as possible

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Whole eggs last about four to five weeks in the fridge. For best results,
store your eggs in their original container and do not put them on

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your refrigerator door. The constant opening and
closing of the fridge can prematurely spoil your

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eggs. Instead, leave the carton in a consistently
cold location in your fridge. If the eggs are

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removed from the shelf, the shelf life decreases
significantly. Egg yolks or beaten eggs should be

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consumed within two days, while egg
whites are good for up to four days