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Condiments & Spreads
How long does peanut butter last?
Ground peanut spread.
Quick answer
Pantry (room temp)
6 months
Unopened: until sell-by + months. Opened: 2–3 months pantry
After opening
6 months
6 months pantry; 1 year fridge — natural needs fridge
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Signs peanut butter has gone bad
- •Rancid smell (oily/off)
- •Color darkening
- •Mold (rare)
- •Hardness throughout
Storage tips
- ✓NATURAL peanut butter (oil-on-top): refrigerate, lasts 6 months
- ✓Regular Jif/Skippy: pantry, lasts longer
- ✓Stir before storing natural varieties
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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.