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Meat & Poultry
How long does bacon last?
Cured pork strips.
Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
1 week
After opening: 1 week. Unopened: until sell-by + 1 week
Freezer (0°F / -18°C)
1 month
1 month for best quality (high salt slows freezer life)
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Signs bacon has gone bad
- •Slimy surface
- •Sour smell
- •Greenish or grey color
- •Mold
Storage tips
- ✓Freeze in usable portions — separate slices with parchment
- ✓Unopened 1 week past sell-by
- ✓Cooked bacon: 4–5 days fridge
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.