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Condiments & Spreads
How long does salsa last?
Tomato/pepper sauce.
Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
2 months
Sealed jar, 2 months past sell-by
Freezer (0°F / -18°C)
2 months
Texture changes — best as cooking ingredient
After opening
2 weeks
After opening — refrigerate immediately
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Signs salsa has gone bad
- •Mold
- •Bubbling/fizzing (fermenting)
- •Sour smell beyond normal
- •Watery layer
Storage tips
- ✓Fresh salsa: 5-7 days only
- ✓Jarred unopened lasts 1 year+
- ✓Fizzy salsa = fermenting; toss
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Sources & review
Compiled by the BestByDates editorial team. Last reviewed: January 2025. Spotted an error? Let us know.
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.