Articles by
Nora Ellison
milkHow long is milk good after opening?Opened milk keeps about 7 days in the fridge, according to the USDA, as long as you hold it at 40°F or below. The clock starts when you open the carton, not on the sell-by date.
ground beefHow to tell if ground beef is badRaw ground beef keeps only 1 to 2 days in the fridge, per USDA. Know the smell and texture signs it has spoiled, and why timing beats how the meat looks.
eggsHow to tell if eggs are still goodFresh eggs keep 3 to 5 weeks in the fridge, per USDA. The float test shows age, not safety. Know the smell and color signs of a bad egg, and how to store eggs so they last.
eggsHow long are eggs good after the expiration date?Raw eggs keep 3 to 5 weeks in the fridge, usually well past the printed date, since that's about quality, not safety. Inside: USDA storage times, spoilage signs, and how to store eggs so they last.
rotisserie chickenHow long is rotisserie chicken good for in the fridge?A store-bought rotisserie chicken is good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, per the USDA. Here's how to store it and why the date on the calendar matters more than a sniff test.
chickenHow long does raw chicken last in the fridge?Raw chicken lasts 1 to 2 days in the fridge at 40°F, per the USDA. Below are the freezer times, how to spot spoilage, and how to store it so it lasts the full two days.
riceHow Long Does Cooked Rice Last in the Fridge?Cooked rice lasts 3 to 4 days in the fridge when you store it right. Here is the USDA timeline, the spoilage signs to check, and why the two-hour rule matters more than the smell test.
food safetyHow long does food last? A room-by-room food storage guideHow long food really lasts: USDA storage times for the fridge, freezer, and pantry, the 2-hour rule, and links to guides for specific foods.