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Not a substitute for local food-safety authority guidance.", "items": [ { "id": 1, "name": "Whole Milk", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, off-yellow tinge.", "Lumpy or curdled when poured." ] }, { "id": 2, "name": "Skim / 2% Milk", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell.", "Lumpy when poured.", "Watery separation that won't reincorporate." ] }, { "id": 3, "name": "Greek Yogurt", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold of any color", "Container is bloated or hisses when opened", "Greasy or oily film on top" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink, orange, or green mold, fizzy bubbles, sharp ammonia smell." ] }, { "id": 4, "name": "Regular Yogurt", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold of any color", "Container is bloated or hisses when opened", "Greasy or oily film on top" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold (pink, orange, or green).", "Yeasty or fizzy texture.", "Sharp off smell beyond normal tang." ] }, { "id": 5, "name": "Butter", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿงˆ", "fridge": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days (covered)" }, "freezer": { "val": 270, "label": "6โ€“9 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Butter: refrigerator about 1โ€“2 months; freezer about 6โ€“9 months; may leave at room temperature 1โ€“2 days" } ], "discardIf": [ "Sharp rancid smell", "Visible mold", "Significant color change beyond normal yellowing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Yellow-orange surface darkening.", "Rancid crayon-like smell, oily separation.", "Mold spots (rare)." ] }, { "id": 6, "name": "Cream Cheese", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "10โ€“14 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Cream cheese about 2 weeks refrigerated; does not freeze well" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/dairy-products/freezing-cheese/", "label": "Tier A source", "claim": "Cream cheese, cottage cheese and ricotta do not freeze well" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold on soft cheese (brie, cream cheese, ricotta) โ€” discard the whole block", "Sour or rancid smell", "Texture is unusually dry, cracked, or slimy" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink or green mold, sour milk smell, watery separation, yellowing edges.", "Discard the entire block โ€” don't scoop." ] }, { "id": 7, "name": "Sour Cream", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ„", "fridge": { "val": 21, "label": "2โ€“3 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food: Are They Dangerous?", "claim": "Yogurt and sour cream with mold: discard entirely; high-moisture foods can be contaminated below the surface" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Sour cream refrigerated ~7โ€“21 days; freezing not recommended" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” discard the entire container (do not scrape mold off sour cream)", "Putrid, yeasty, or otherwise off smell beyond normal cultured tang", "Pink, green, or gray surface tint, or separation into solids and liquid that will not restir" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink or green mold.", "Watery separation that won't restir, yellow surface.", "Sharp off smell beyond tangy." ] }, { "id": 8, "name": "Heavy Cream", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell.", "Lumpy when poured.", "Won't whip even with a cold bowl, yellow tinge." ] }, { "id": 9, "name": "Cottage Cheese", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฃ", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "About 1 week (opened)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Cottage cheese opened about 1 week refrigerator; does not freeze well" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold on soft cheese (brie, cream cheese, ricotta) โ€” discard the whole block", "Sour or rancid smell", "Texture is unusually dry, cracked, or slimy" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Yellowing curds, mold (pink, gray, or green).", "Watery sour-smelling liquid.", "Very fizzy texture." ] }, { "id": 10, "name": "Hard Cheese (Cheddar, Swiss)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 28, "label": "3โ€“4 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Hard cheese: cut off at least 1 inch around and below mold; rewrap in fresh wrap" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Hard cheese refrigerated storage after opening" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold that is widespread, soft/slimy patches, or deep into the cheese โ€” discard the piece", "Ammonia, sour, or otherwise abnormal smell after trimming", "Texture is unusually sticky, slimy, or collapsed" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy mold beyond a small spot (1+ inch into the cheese), ammonia smell, slimy or sticky surface." ] }, { "id": 11, "name": "Soft Cheese (Brie, Camembert)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold on soft cheese (brie, cream cheese, ricotta) โ€” discard the whole block", "Sour or rancid smell", "Texture is unusually dry, cracked, or slimy" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink, gray, or black mold anywhere on the cheese.", "Strong ammonia smell.", "Very runny or slimy texture." ] }, { "id": 12, "name": "Parmesan (block)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 28, "label": "3โ€“4 weeks (opened)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Hard cheese including block Parmesan: 3โ€“4 weeks opened; ~6 months unopened; freeze about 6 months" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Hard cheese mold salvage: cut at least 1 inch around and below mold" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold that is widespread, soft/slimy patches, or deep into the cheese โ€” discard the piece", "Ammonia, sour, or otherwise abnormal smell after trimming", "Texture is unusually sticky, slimy, or collapsed" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Whiskered fuzzy mold, soft or slimy patches, ammonia smell.", "White surface crystals are flavor crystals โ€” not mold." ] }, { "id": 13, "name": "Shredded Cheese", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 28, "label": "3โ€“4 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Shredded, crumbled, or sliced cheese with mold should be discarded" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold of any color โ€” discard the entire package of shredded cheese", "Sour, ammonia, or otherwise abnormal smell", "Sticky, wet, or slimy shreds with an off odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold of any color.", "Sticky/wet shreds clumped together.", "Sour or ammonia smell." ] }, { "id": 14, "name": "Half & Half", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Half & half: 3โ€“4 days refrigerated after opening" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, off-yellow color.", "Lumpy or curdled when poured, watery separation." ] }, { "id": 160, "name": "Ricotta Cheese", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold on soft cheese (brie, cream cheese, ricotta) โ€” discard the whole block", "Sour or rancid smell", "Texture is unusually dry, cracked, or slimy" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink or green mold.", "Watery separation that won't restir, sour smell, yellowing surface." ] }, { "id": 161, "name": "Mascarpone", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold on soft cheese (brie, cream cheese, ricotta) โ€” discard the whole block", "Sour or rancid smell", "Texture is unusually dry, cracked, or slimy" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink or green mold, sour smell, grainy or curdled texture, yellowing edges." ] }, { "id": 162, "name": "Whipped Cream (aerosol, real dairy)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฆ", "fridge": { "val": 28, "label": "3โ€“4 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Aerosol real whipped cream: 3โ€“4 weeks refrigerated after opening" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated longer than 4 weeks after opening", "A swollen, leaking, or damaged can", "Any visible mold or an abnormal odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or otherwise abnormal dairy smell.", "Fizzy output, a swollen can, or leakage.", "Visible mold around the nozzle." ] }, { "id": 163, "name": "Whipped Cream (homemade)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฆ", "fridge": { "val": 1, "label": "1 day" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Cream, whipped, sweetened: about 1 day refrigerator; 1โ€“2 months freezer" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Watery weeping liquid that won't reincorporate, sour smell.", "Deflated or slimy texture, off taste." ] }, { "id": 164, "name": "Milk Kefir", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Keep refrigerated after opening and follow the printed sell-by date", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://lifewaykefir.com/faq/", "label": "Lifeway Kefir โ€” Frequently Asked Questions", "claim": "Opened Lifeway kefir stays fresh and delicious through its printed sell-by date when refrigerated" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past the printed sell-by date", "Any visible mold", "A swollen container, fizzing, or an abnormal odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold of any color.", "Putrid, alcoholic, or otherwise abnormal smell.", "Fizzy pressure or a swollen container." ] }, { "id": 165, "name": "Condensed Milk (opened)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "4โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Opened canned/sweetened condensed milk refrigerated window about 4โ€“5 days in FoodKeeper-class charts" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/safe-food-storage-the-refrigerator-and-freezer_MF3130.pdf", "label": "Tier A source", "claim": "K-State Extension (FoodKeeper-aligned): sweetened condensed milk opened 4โ€“5 days refrigerator" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold on surface, fermented smell, fizzy texture, sour or off taste.", "Always transfer out of the can." ] }, { "id": 166, "name": "Evaporated Milk (opened)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Product Dating", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, mold.", "Separation that won't restir.", "Color shift to yellow-brown, fermented carbonation." ] }, { "id": 300, "name": "Paneer (fresh)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "2โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/causes/dairy.html", "label": "CDC โ€” Listeria: Soft Cheeses and Raw Milk", "claim": "High-moisture soft/fresh cheeses support Listeria growth; higher risk for pregnant people, adults 65+, and immunocompromised people" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Soft high-moisture cheeses with mold: discard entire product; do not cut around mold" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Soft cheeses (e.g. cottage/ricotta class) have short refrigerated windows (~1 week opened); fresh paneer treated as conservative high-moisture soft cheese analogue at 2โ€“4 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 2-hour / 1-hour rule", "claim": "Perishable dairy must not remain at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Any sour or off smell, slimy or sticky surface", "Any visible mold โ€” discard the whole block (soft/high-moisture cheese; do not cut around mold)" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell beyond mild milkiness.", "Sticky, slimy, or yellowing surface.", "Visible mold spots." ] }, { "id": 302, "name": "Curd / Dahi (homemade)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov - Food safety during a power outage", "claim": "Perishable food should not remain at room temperature more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90ยฐF (32ยฐC)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any coloured mold spots", "Fizzy or bubbling texture", "Sharp, acrid, or alcoholic smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strongly sour, yeasty, or alcoholic smell beyond normal tang.", "Pink, grey, or black mold spots.", "Fizzy or bubbling surface from wild yeast." ] }, { "id": 303, "name": "Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Opened yogurt and cultured dairy keep roughly 1โ€“2 weeks refrigerated" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any fuzzy or coloured mold", "Bulging lid or fizzing when opened", "Sharp, bitter, or alcoholic smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Yeasty, beer-like aroma.", "Green, white, or fuzzy surface spots.", "Watery, with a sharp burning sourness." ] }, { "id": 304, "name": "Khoya / Mawa", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฎ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "1โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Conservative short refrigerated window for high-moisture perishable dairy; this entry uses 2โ€“3 days for fresh khoya/mawa because production hygiene and moisture vary widely" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 2-hour rule", "claim": "Perishable dairy: refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)" }, { "tier": "B", "url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10020399/", "label": "PMC โ€” Khoa and khoa-based products review", "claim": "Literature often cites ~7โ€“10 days refrigerated for khoa under controlled conditions; retail/ambient practice is much shorter โ€” this app keeps the shorter home-safety window" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Any sour or stale odour, slimy or tacky surface", "Any mold growth โ€” discard the whole piece" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, cheesy, or stale smell.", "Sticky or slimy surface film.", "Grey, green, or black mold spots." ] }, { "id": 305, "name": "Malai (clotted milk cream)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "1โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "USDA FSIS Cold Food Storage", "claim": "Short refrigerated windows for cream, used as a conservative analogue" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any sour, pungent, or rancid odour", "Pink, grey, or green discolouration", "Held in the fridge beyond a few days" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, rancid, or cheesy smell instead of a sweet creamy aroma.", "Pink or yellow tinge, crusting, or sticky texture.", "Fuzzy mold specks." ] }, { "id": 306, "name": "Chaas (homemade)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Perishable food should not remain at room temperature more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90ยฐF (32ยฐC)" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Fizzy/carbonated texture, pungent or strongly sour smell, or separation that will not recombine" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sharp, vinegary, or sulfurous smell.", "Layers that won't recombine even after a good shake.", "Fizzing or visible bubbling." ] }, { "id": 307, "name": "Lassi (sweet/salted, homemade)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅค", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Perishable food: not more than 2 hours at room temperature (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any fizzing/carbonation, yeasty or off smell, or curdled separation that will not recombine" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strongly sour, pungent, or yeasty odour.", "Curdled or chunky separation with an off smell.", "Gas release, puffing container, or surface bubbles." ] }, { "id": 308, "name": "Shrikhand", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿจ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days (homemade)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "Up to 2 months (quality)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any visible mold, or sour/yeasty/fizzy character" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold spots of any colour on the paste.", "Yeasty, alcohol-like smell.", "Water pooling with a grainy, curdled texture." ] }, { "id": 310, "name": "Processed Cheese Cubes / Spread (opened)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 21, "label": "2โ€“3 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows for processed cheese, shorter once opened" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Handling and storage guidance for processed cheese foods and spreads" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” don't cut it off soft/processed cheese, discard it", "Sour or metallic taste", "Strong ammonia odour" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, rancid, or ammonia-like smell.", "Slimy or sweating surface.", "White, blue, or green mold." ] }, { "id": 20, "name": "Ketchup", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ…", "fridge": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Off odor or significant texture change" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Brown discoloration.", "Mold around the cap.", "Fizzy or fermented smell.", "Watery separation that won't restir." ] }, { "id": 21, "name": "Mayonnaise", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ„", "fridge": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/steps-keep-food-safe", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Steps to Keep Food Safe", "claim": "Mayonnaise, commercial, refrigerate after opening: about 2 months refrigerator; do not freeze" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Commercial mayonnaise refrigerated storage after opening differs from homemade egg mayonnaise" } ], "discardIf": [ "Rancid, yeasty, or otherwise abnormal smell; visible mold", "Past about 2 months refrigerated after opening (commercial), or past a shorter package instruction", "Homemade egg mayonnaise past a few days refrigerated, or left unrefrigerated more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sharp acidic or sour smell, yellow-brown discoloration, watery separation.", "Any mold growth." ] }, { "id": 22, "name": "Yellow Mustard", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒญ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Dried-out crust.", "Dark brown discoloration throughout.", "Sharp vinegar smell intensified beyond normal." ] }, { "id": 23, "name": "Dijon Mustard", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒญ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Dried hard top.", "Browning throughout (not just surface).", "Strong rancid smell beyond sharp Dijon tang." ] }, { "id": 24, "name": "Hot Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒถ๏ธ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around the rim or cap.", "Dark brown color shift.", "Fizzing on opening.", "Separated watery liquid." ] }, { "id": 25, "name": "Soy Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅข", "fridge": { "val": 30, "label": "Opened: peak quality ~1 month refrigerated" }, "pantry": { "val": 30, "label": "Opened: peak quality ~1 month (safe longer)" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://kikkomanusa.com/products/soy-sauce-non-gmo/soy-sauce-non-gmo-20-oz/", "label": "Kikkoman USA โ€” Soy Sauce", "claim": "Manufacturer recommends refrigerating after opening to preserve product quality" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm-288-storing-opened-soy-sauce-refrigerator-of-pantry/", "label": "Washington State University Extension โ€” Storing Opened Soy Sauce", "claim": "Extension summary gives about 1 month for peak refrigerated quality and notes longer storage is generally a quality issue" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (rare due to salt), thick syrupy texture, off smell beyond salty-umami.", "Practically immortal sealed." ] }, { "id": 26, "name": "BBQ Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ”ฅ", "fridge": { "val": 120, "label": "4 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around the rim.", "Fizzy or fermented smell on opening.", "Dark crust forming.", "Separation that won't restir." ] }, { "id": 27, "name": "Ranch Dressing", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ—", "fridge": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Rancid smell", "Was left unrefrigerated more than 2 hours (mayo, dressings)", "Visible mold or yeasty bubbles" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, watery separation, lumpy texture, yellow-gray discoloration." ] }, { "id": 28, "name": "Caesar Dressing", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ—", "fridge": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Rancid smell", "Was left unrefrigerated more than 2 hours (mayo, dressings)", "Visible mold or yeasty bubbles" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off smell from anchovy or cheese turning, gray-green tinge, watery separation, slimy texture." ] }, { "id": 29, "name": "Balsamic Vinegar", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿถ", "fridge": { "val": 1095, "label": "3+ years" }, "pantry": { "val": 1095, "label": "3+ years" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Foul off smell or visible mold near the cap." ] }, { "id": 30, "name": "Worcestershire Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Practically never spoils.", "Watch for thickened texture, sediment that won't redistribute, or mold near cap." ] }, { "id": 31, "name": "Sriracha", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒถ๏ธ", "fridge": { "val": 730, "label": "1โ€“2 years (opened, refrigerated)" }, "pantry": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months (opened, peak quality)" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Hot sauce: about 6 months pantry after opening for quality; longer if refrigerated" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Color shifts from bright red to dark brown.", "Fizzing on opening.", "Mold around the cap, fermented-beyond-normal smell." ] }, { "id": 32, "name": "Olive Oil", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ’", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 150, "label": "3โ€“5 months after opening" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Oils, olive or vegetable: unopened pantry on the order of 6โ€“12 months; after opening about 3โ€“5 months quality" } ], "discardIf": [ "Crayon-like, paint-like, or musty rancid smell", "Bitter or otherwise abnormal flavor", "Visible contamination or a damaged bottle" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Crayon-like or musty rancid smell.", "Bitter chemical taste.", "Faded color from green to pale yellow." ] }, { "id": 33, "name": "Vegetable Oil", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 150, "label": "3โ€“5 months after opening" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Oils, olive or vegetable: unopened pantry ~6โ€“12 months; after opening ~3โ€“5 months quality" } ], "discardIf": [ "Paint-like, soapy, or otherwise rancid smell", "Bitter or otherwise abnormal flavor", "Visible contamination or a damaged bottle" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Crayon-like or musty smell (rancid), darker color.", "Foamy when heated, soapy aftertaste." ] }, { "id": 34, "name": "Maple Syrup", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 730, "label": "2 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/2026/02/27/maple-syrup-fridge-or-pantry/", "label": "University of Maine Extension - Maple Syrup: Fridge or Pantry?", "claim": "Pure maple syrup should be refrigerated after opening and discarded if mold appears" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” discard the entire container", "Fermented smell or bubbling", "Off-color separation with an abnormal odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Any visible mold on the surface or container.", "Fermented, alcoholic smell or fizzing." ] }, { "id": 35, "name": "Honey", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฏ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 365, "label": "Indefinite ยท best 1 year" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/mail-order-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Mail Order Food Safety", "claim": "The consumer storage chart lists honey at room temperature for 1 year" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/media/93523/download", "label": "FDA โ€” Qualitative Risk Assessment of Activity/Food Combinations", "claim": "Honey's low water activity prevents pathogen growth; infant botulism is the exception" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/once-baby-arrives-food-safety-moms-be", "label": "FDA โ€” Food Safety for Infants", "claim": "Honey should not be fed to children under 1 year old" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold", "Alcoholic or fermented smell, bubbling, or pressure when opened", "Water contamination followed by an obviously diluted texture or fermentation signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "True spoilage is rare. Watch for visible mold, an alcoholic or fermented smell, bubbling, or pressure when opened." ] }, { "id": 36, "name": "Jam / Jelly", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ“", "fridge": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold on jam or jelly โ€” discard the whole jar", "Fermented smell or bubbling", "Off-color separation" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold of any color (discard the entire jar โ€” not just the surface), fermented smell.", "Watery liquid separation.", "Dark surface crust." ] }, { "id": 37, "name": "Peanut Butter", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅœ", "fridge": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Sharp rancid or bitter smell", "Visible mold (especially in natural nut butters)", "Oily separation with off odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Crayon-like or paint-thinner rancid smell.", "Dark color shift.", "Hardened or rock-like texture.", "Oil layer that won't restir." ] }, { "id": 38, "name": "Almond Butter", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅœ", "fridge": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Sharp rancid or bitter smell", "Visible mold (especially in natural nut butters)", "Oily separation with off odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Rancid (paint-like) smell, dark surface, hardened bottom.", "Separated oil that smells sharp instead of nutty." ] }, { "id": 170, "name": "Fish Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 730, "label": "2 years" }, "pantry": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Shelf-Stable Food Safety", "claim": "Highly salted/shelf-stable products remain stable when properly manufactured; quality still degrades after opening with contamination" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Category storage baselines for condiments; product-specific salt-preserved sauces are quality-limited after opening" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Bottle bulges or hisses when opened", "Smell or color is dramatically off from normal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Practically never spoils due to salt.", "Watch for thick syrupy texture, mold near the cap, off smell beyond strong umami." ] }, { "id": 171, "name": "Oyster Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold near the cap.", "Fermented or vinegar smell, watery separation.", "Dark crust forming." ] }, { "id": 172, "name": "Teriyaki Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿถ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Opened condiment quality windows depend on formulation and refrigeration" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Follow product type and refrigeration needs after opening" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around the cap.", "Fermented or fizzy smell on opening.", "Sour taste beyond sweet-soy." ] }, { "id": 173, "name": "Tahini", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Sharp rancid or bitter smell", "Visible mold (especially in natural nut butters)", "Oily separation with off odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Rancid sesame smell (paint-like).", "Gray surface oxidation.", "Hardened bottom that won't stir.", "Sharp off taste." ] }, { "id": 174, "name": "Hoisin Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around the cap.", "Fermented smell beyond normal funk.", "Fizzing on opening.", "Dark dried crust." ] }, { "id": 175, "name": "Salsa (jarred)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ…", "fridge": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around the cap or on surface.", "Fizzing on opening.", "Sour smell beyond tangy.", "Off-color liquid separation." ] }, { "id": 176, "name": "Hummus", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ˜", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days (opened; homemade sooner)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Hummus traditional about 7 days refrigerated; FoodKeeper deli tables list freeze not recommended for hummus categories" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (often pink, gray, or green).", "Sour fermented smell, fizzy bubbles.", "Watery layer that won't restir." ] }, { "id": 177, "name": "Guacamole", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ‘", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Guacamole about 3โ€“4 days refrigerator; freeze about 3โ€“4 months (quality)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (often gray or green) below the surface oxidation layer.", "Sour fermented smell.", "Slimy texture beyond creamy." ] }, { "id": 178, "name": "Cream-based Pasta Sauce", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Food safety during a power outage", "claim": "Milk, cream, sour cream and similar dairy: discard if held above 40ยฐF more than 2 hours" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 3โ€“4 days", "Sour smell, mold, curdling that will not recombine, or unexpected fizzing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell.", "Separated curdled texture, mold.", "Fermented or fizzy bubbles, gray-yellow tinge." ] }, { "id": 179, "name": "Tomato Pasta Sauce (jarred)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ…", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days (opened)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Shelf-Stable Food Safety", "claim": "High-acid tomato products keep 12โ€“18 months unopened and 5โ€“7 days refrigerated after opening" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/print/pdf/node/16?id=refrigerated-food", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Refrigerated Food During a Power Outage", "claim": "Opened spaghetti sauce should be discarded after unsafe warm exposure" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated longer than 5โ€“7 days after opening (or past a shorter package instruction)", "Any sour or off smell, bubbling, or fizzing", "Visible mold around the rim or on the surface" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around the cap or on surface.", "Fizzing on opening.", "Fermented or vinegar smell beyond normal acidity." ] }, { "id": 180, "name": "Coconut Milk (canned, opened)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฅ", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "4โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold on surface.", "Sour fermented smell.", "Separated layers that won't recombine, fizzing." ] }, { "id": 181, "name": "Miso Paste", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” discard the container; do not cut or scrape mold from miso paste", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp putrid smell beyond expected fermented aroma" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold of any color on the surface or container.", "Sharp sour or putrid smell beyond normal fermented aroma.", "Unusual sliminess or a bulging container." ] }, { "id": 182, "name": "Curry Paste", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒถ๏ธ", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "Follow package; often 1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food: Are They Dangerous?", "claim": "Soft high-moisture foods with mold should be discarded because contamination can extend below the surface" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” discard the entire container", "A bulging, leaking, or hissing container", "Unexpected fermentation or a strong off smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Any visible mold on the paste, lid, or container rim.", "Unexpected fizzing, swelling, or fermented odor.", "Major color or texture change together with an off smell." ] }, { "id": 183, "name": "Vanilla Extract", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 3650, "label": "Indefinitely" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Pure vanilla extract essentially never spoils โ€” imitation may turn cloudy or weak after 4 years" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Practically never spoils.", "Imitation vanilla: cloudy, color shift, weakened smell.", "Pure vanilla extract gets stronger with age." ] }, { "id": 301, "name": "Ghee (clarified butter)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿงˆ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 270, "label": "6โ€“9 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 730, "label": "1โ€“2 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows for fats and clarified butter products" } ], "discardIf": [ "Strong rancid, stale, or chemical smell or taste", "Any green, black, or white mold", "Foaming or gas bubbles when cold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sharp rancid, paint-like, or soapy smell instead of a nutty aroma.", "Noticeably bitter or off taste.", "White or green mold, indicating moisture got in." ] }, { "id": 311, "name": "Mango Pickle (oil-based achaar)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅญ", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Homemade: refrigerate unless using a tested preservation recipe; commercial: follow the label", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-documents-regulatory-information-topic-food-and-dietary-supplements/acidified-low-acid-canned-foods-guidance-documents-regulatory-information", "label": "FDA - Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Foods Guidance", "claim": "Shelf stability for acidified and low-acid foods depends on a validated formulation and process" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/general-information/ensuring-safe-canned-foods/", "label": "National Center for Home Food Preservation - Ensuring Safe Canned Foods", "claim": "Use tested preservation methods for shelf-stable home-preserved foods" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold growth or a slimy film on top", "Strong rancid oil smell or bitter taste", "Signs of insects or jar damage" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy white, grey, or black mold on top or at the jar neck.", "Rancid or paint-like smell from oxidised oil.", "Slimy surface film or fizzing brine." ] }, { "id": 312, "name": "Lime / Lemon Pickle (oil-based)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ‹", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Homemade: refrigerate unless using a tested preservation recipe; commercial: follow the label", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-documents-regulatory-information-topic-food-and-dietary-supplements/acidified-low-acid-canned-foods-guidance-documents-regulatory-information", "label": "FDA - Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Foods Guidance", "claim": "Shelf stability for acidified and low-acid foods depends on a validated formulation and process" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/general-information/ensuring-safe-canned-foods/", "label": "National Center for Home Food Preservation - Ensuring Safe Canned Foods", "claim": "Use tested preservation methods for shelf-stable home-preserved foods" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold growth", "Musty or rancid smell", "Slimy, foul-smelling brine or insects in the jar" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Unusual white coating or mold on the peel.", "Fusty, damp, or rancid smell.", "Peels gone mushy, slimy, or disintegrating." ] }, { "id": 313, "name": "Mixed Vegetable Pickle (oil-based)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ’", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Homemade: refrigerate unless using a tested preservation recipe; commercial: follow the label", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-documents-regulatory-information-topic-food-and-dietary-supplements/acidified-low-acid-canned-foods-guidance-documents-regulatory-information", "label": "FDA - Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Foods Guidance", "claim": "Shelf stability for acidified and low-acid foods depends on a validated formulation and process" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/general-information/ensuring-safe-canned-foods/", "label": "National Center for Home Food Preservation - Ensuring Safe Canned Foods", "claim": "Use tested preservation methods for shelf-stable home-preserved foods" } ], "discardIf": [ "Fuzzy mold on the vegetables", "Rancid or chemical oil smell", "Mushy, slimy vegetables that crumble on touch" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Softening, slimy carrot or cauliflower pieces.", "A white film or cloudy, slimy brine on top.", "Rancid or stale oil smell." ] }, { "id": 314, "name": "Ginger-Garlic Paste (homemade, with oil)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿง„", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "Up to 4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "4โ€“6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/vegetable/freezing-garlic-in-oil/", "label": "National Center for Home Food Preservation โ€” Freezing Garlic-in-Oil", "claim": "Homemade garlic-in-oil must be refrigerated at 40ยฐF or below for no more than 4 days or frozen" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated for more than 4 days", "Not kept continuously refrigerated", "Do not taste to test safety; discard if storage history is uncertain" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, fermented, or musty aroma.", "Unexpected bubbling or carbonation.", "Visible mold or unusual darkening with an off smell." ] }, { "id": 315, "name": "Ginger-Garlic Paste (jarred, opened)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿง„", "fridge": { "val": 56, "label": "4โ€“8 weeks (or package limit if shorter)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "4โ€“6 months" }, "packageWindow": "Follow the jarโ€™s refrigerate-after-opening time limit when printed", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "package", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Follow package storage and date instructions for opened condiments when product-specific charts are unavailable" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Opened refrigerated condiments keep longer when cold; exact paste windows are brand/package-dependent" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Strongly sour, metallic, or otherwise off smell", "Past the package open window, or well past ~2 months open if no package limit is given" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy mold on the jar neck or surface.", "Drastic darkening to deep brown.", "Sour, metallic, or chemically off smell or flavour." ] }, { "id": 316, "name": "Mint / Pudina Chutney (fresh)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฟ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Refrigerated shelf life of fresh herb sauces and pestos" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "USDA FSIS Cold Food Storage", "claim": "Limiting fresh, moist condiments to a few days refrigerated" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any fuzzy mold", "Sour, rotten, or alcoholic smell", "Any surface bubbles or carbonation" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Dark brown or grey colour with watery runoff.", "Sour, yeasty, or fermented odour.", "Surface mold or bubbling." ] }, { "id": 317, "name": "Coriander / Dhania Chutney (fresh)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฟ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Perishable foods: 2 hours room temp / 1 hour above 90ยฐF" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any mold, or strong sour/rotten/alcoholic smell, or slimy stringy texture" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Dull, muddy-green colour with an off odour.", "Sour or decaying raw-herb smell.", "Mold spots or slimy, stringy texture." ] }, { "id": 318, "name": "Coconut Chutney (fresh)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฅ", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 28, "label": "2โ€“4 weeks" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "USDA FSIS Cold Food Storage", "claim": "Limiting homemade high-moisture condiments to a day or two" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture or strings when spooned", "Sour or rancid smell or taste", "Left at room temperature more than a couple of hours" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, rancid, or cheesy smell instead of fresh coconut.", "Slimy or thread-pulling texture when spooned.", "Grey or pink patches or surface mold." ] }, { "id": 319, "name": "Tomato Chutney (cooked, homemade)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ…", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Chart", "claim": "Cooked leftovers, soups, and stews keep 3 to 4 days refrigerated" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Shelf-Stable Food Safety", "claim": "Commercially canned high-acid foods are a different storage category from homemade cooked leftovers" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated for more than 4 days", "Any visible mold", "Unexpected fermentation, bubbling, or swelling" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell beyond the expected tomato tang.", "Visible mold on the surface or container walls.", "Unexpected gas bubbles, swelling, or fizzing." ] }, { "id": 320, "name": "Tamarind Paste / Concentrate (opened)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 180, "label": "3โ€“6 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "1โ€“3 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 360, "label": "9โ€“12 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "High-acid shelf-stable condiments may remain pantry-stable after opening; refrigerate if package says so or for longer quality" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Acidic condiments keep longer with clean handling; brand directions vary" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold or fuzzy growth", "Off, rotten, or alcoholic smell", "Diluted or homemade paste left at room temperature beyond a short serving period" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy white or green surface mold.", "Fermented, yeasty, or beer-like odour.", "Slimy patches or gas bubbles." ] }, { "id": 321, "name": "Garam Masala (ground)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒถ๏ธ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 365, "label": "Up to 1 year" }, "freezer": { "val": 1095, "label": "Up to 3 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Ground spices keep best quality for about 1โ€“3 years in the pantry" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty, mildewy, or rancid smell", "Any visible mold from moisture", "Insects or webbing in the jar" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Flat, weak aroma when rubbed between fingers.", "Hard clumps or caking from moisture.", "Musty smell, visible mold, or insects." ] }, { "id": 322, "name": "Sambar Powder", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒถ๏ธ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 360, "label": "9โ€“12 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 1095, "label": "Up to 3 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Typical 1โ€“3 year quality life for dried ground spice products" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty, stale, or moldy odour", "Any mold spots", "Insects or weevils in the powder" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Loss of the sharp coriander-chilli aroma.", "Hard clumps that won't crumble, or a damp feel.", "Musty or rancid smell, mold, or insects." ] }, { "id": 323, "name": "Rasam Powder", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒถ๏ธ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 360, "label": "9โ€“12 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 1095, "label": "Up to 3 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Typical 1โ€“3 year quality life for dried ground spices" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty, dusty, or rancid odour", "Any mold spots", "Insects or signs of webbing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Little or no characteristic peppery punch.", "Damp clumps or a musty, basement-like smell.", "Insects, larvae, or webbing." ] }, { "id": 324, "name": "Chaat Masala", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿง‚", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 365, "label": "Up to 1 year" }, "freezer": { "val": 1095, "label": "Up to 3 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Ground spice blends keep best quality for about 1โ€“3 years in the pantry" } ], "discardIf": [ "Hard clumping with a musty or damp odour", "Any visible mold", "Insect activity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Caking into a hard block.", "Faded tang or weak sulphurous note.", "Musty smell, mold, or insects." ] }, { "id": 341, "name": "Atta / Whole Wheat Flour", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒพ", "fridge": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "1โ€“3 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "Up to 1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "B", "url": "https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2019/04/11/best-way-store-whole-grains", "label": "King Arthur Baking โ€” Storing whole grains", "claim": "Whole-grain flour goes rancid faster than white flour; cold storage extends it to about a year" } ], "discardIf": [ "Sour or rancid smell", "Any visible mold โ€” discard the whole batch (mycotoxin risk)", "Insect infestation or webbing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, musty, or rancid smell instead of a mild wheaty aroma.", "Clumping from absorbed moisture.", "Insects, webbing, or black specks; any visible mold." ] }, { "id": 342, "name": "Maida / Refined Flour", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒพ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "Up to 1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 360, "label": "6โ€“12 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 730, "label": "1โ€“2 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "White flour: about 6โ€“12 months pantry; longer quality if refrigerated/frozen" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.poison.org/articles/raw-flour-don-t-lick-the-spoon", "label": "Poison Control โ€” Raw flour", "claim": "Raw flour can carry pathogens; cook flour-based foods thoroughly" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty or off smell", "Any visible mold โ€” discard the whole batch", "Insect infestation or webbing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Musty or stale smell.", "Clumping or caking from moisture.", "Insects, webbing, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 343, "name": "Besan / Gram Flour", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŸก", "fridge": { "val": 180, "label": "Up to 6 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "1โ€“3 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "Up to 1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "B", "url": "https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2019/04/11/best-way-store-whole-grains", "label": "King Arthur Baking โ€” Storing whole-grain/higher-oil flours", "claim": "Higher-oil flours go rancid sooner and keep best cold and airtight" } ], "discardIf": [ "Bitter or rancid smell", "Any visible mold โ€” discard the whole batch", "Insect infestation" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Bitter, rancid, or musty smell instead of a nutty bean aroma.", "Clumping or damp caking.", "Insects, webbing, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 344, "name": "Rava / Sooji (semolina)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒพ", "fridge": { "val": 365, "label": "Up to 1 year" }, "pantry": { "val": 360, "label": "6โ€“12 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 730, "label": "1โ€“2 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Milled cereal products (flour/cornmeal class): about 6โ€“12 months cool dry pantry when degerminated/low-oil" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty or rancid smell", "Any visible mold", "Insect infestation or webbing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Musty or rancid smell.", "Clumping or damp caking.", "Insects, webbing, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 345, "name": "Basmati Rice (raw, uncooked)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 1095, "label": "2โ€“3 years (white)" }, "freezer": { "val": 1825, "label": "Indefinite (pest control)" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Uncooked white rice keeps for years in the pantry; brown rice is much shorter due to its oils" }, { "tier": "B", "url": "https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2019/04/11/best-way-store-whole-grains", "label": "King Arthur Baking โ€” Storing whole grains", "claim": "Whole/brown grains keep far less than milled grains because of their oil-rich germ and bran" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty or rancid smell", "Heavy insect infestation or webbing", "Any visible mold or damp clumping" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Musty, oily, or rancid smell.", "Weevils, moths, or webbing in the grain.", "Damp clumping or any visible mold." ] }, { "id": 346, "name": "Toor / Arhar Dal (dry)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ˜", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 360, "label": "6โ€“12 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 730, "label": "1โ€“2 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Dried beans and pulses keep about 1 year at best quality and remain usable longer if stored dry" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty or rancid smell", "Heavy insect infestation", "Any visible mold or damp clumping" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Musty or off smell.", "Weevils, moths, larvae, or webbing.", "Damp clumping or any visible mold." ] }, { "id": 347, "name": "Moong Dal (dry)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ˜", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 360, "label": "6โ€“12 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 730, "label": "1โ€“2 years" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Dried legumes keep about a year at best quality stored cool and dry" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty or rancid smell", "Heavy insect infestation", "Any visible mold or damp clumping" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Musty or off smell.", "Weevils, larvae, or webbing.", "Damp clumping or any visible mold." ] }, { "id": 348, "name": "Poha (dry, flattened rice)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 270, "label": "6โ€“9 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "Up to 1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Dry, low-oil grain products keep many months stored cool, dry, and airtight" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty or off smell", "Any visible mold", "Insect infestation or webbing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Musty or stale smell.", "Softening, clumping, or loss of crispness from humidity.", "Insects, webbing, or any visible mold." ] }, { "id": 349, "name": "Papad (dry, uncooked)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ“", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 360, "label": "6โ€“12 months" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Dry, shelf-stable wafer/cracker products keep many months when kept cool and dry" } ], "discardIf": [ "Musty or off smell", "Any visible mold or dark spots", "Insect infestation" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft, bendy texture instead of brittle (moisture pickup).", "Musty or off smell.", "Dark spots, visible mold, or insects." ] }, { "id": 50, "name": "Cooked Chicken", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ—", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/chicken-farm-table", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Cooked chicken leftovers refrigerator 3 to 4 days" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky surface, sour or sulfurous smell, gray-green discoloration." ] }, { "id": 51, "name": "Cooked Ground Beef", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฉ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat/ground-beef-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Cooked ground beef refrigerated promptly (within 2 hours; 1 hour above 90ยฐF) keeps about 3 or 4 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off smell (sour or like ammonia), slimy texture.", "Gray-brown surface beyond normal browning." ] }, { "id": 52, "name": "Cooked Fish", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŸ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/steps-keep-food-safe", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Leftovers fish and shellfish refrigerator 3โ€“4 days; freezer about 3 months" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Strong fishy, ammonia, or sour smell; sliminess; or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strong fishy or ammonia smell (cooked fish should smell mild), slimy texture.", "Dull or gray color shift." ] }, { "id": 53, "name": "Pizza", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ•", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge", "Was at room temperature more than 2 hours", "Any off smell or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold on toppings or crust, slimy cheese, sour smell.", "Hardened or off-color cheese." ] }, { "id": 54, "name": "Cooked Pasta", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Rice and dried pasta after cooking: 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, bubbling, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky surface beyond normal starch.", "Sour smell or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 55, "name": "Soup / Stew", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฒ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Soups and stews (vegetable or meat added): 3 to 4 days refrigerator" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, bubbling/fizzing, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold.", "Fermented or sour smell.", "Unexpected fizzing or bubbling." ] }, { "id": 56, "name": "Cooked Rice", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-i-do-with/whole-grains", "label": "USDA FNS โ€” What Do I Do With Whole Grains?", "claim": "Cooked grain leftovers keep 3 to 4 days refrigerated and 3 to 4 months frozen" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/laboratory-methods-food/bam-quantitative-analysis-cereulide-food-products", "label": "FDA โ€” Quantitative Analysis of Cereulide in Food Products", "claim": "Rice and other starches are associated with heat-stable Bacillus cereus toxin" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 4 days", "Any mold, slime, sour smell, or unusual discoloration" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off smell, slimy or sticky texture, visible mold, or unusual discoloration.", "Food can be unsafe without obvious spoilage signs, so follow the time and temperature limits." ] }, { "id": 57, "name": "Hard-Boiled Eggs", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅš", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week (shell or peeled)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-egg-safety", "label": "FDA", "claim": "Use or eat hard-cooked eggs (in the shell or peeled) within 1 week after cooking" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/eggs/shell-eggs-farm-table", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Hard-cooked eggs refrigerator 1 week; do not freeze" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any sulfurous smell when cracked", "Visible cracks in the shell with any seepage", "Pink, green, or iridescent yolk or white" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sulfurous rotten-egg smell.", "Slimy whites or abnormal pink or iridescent discoloration." ] }, { "id": 58, "name": "Casserole / Bake", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ•", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/steps-keep-food-safe", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Leftovers including casseroles: refrigerator 3โ€“4 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-handling-take-out-foods", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Discard perishable foods (meat, poultry, eggs, casseroles) left at room temperature longer than 2 hours; 1 hour above 90ยฐF" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, bubbling, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (any color).", "Sour or fermented smell, watery separation, slimy surface." ] }, { "id": 59, "name": "Cooked Vegetables", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฆ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge", "Was at room temperature more than 2 hours", "Any off smell or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy texture, sour smell, mold, or yellowing/blackening beyond normal." ] }, { "id": 60, "name": "Takeout (general)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ“ฆ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge", "Was at room temperature more than 2 hours", "Any off smell or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off smell, slimy texture, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 210, "name": "Fried Rice", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-i-do-with/whole-grains", "label": "USDA FNS โ€” What Do I Do With Whole Grains?", "claim": "Cooked grain leftovers keep 3 to 4 days refrigerated and 3 to 4 months frozen" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00025744.htm", "label": "CDC โ€” Bacillus cereus Food Poisoning Associated With Fried Rice", "claim": "Fried rice held at room temperature has caused Bacillus cereus outbreaks" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 4 days", "Any mold, slime, sour smell, or unusual discoloration" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off smell, slimy texture, visible mold, or unusual discoloration.", "Food can be unsafe without obvious spoilage signs, so follow the time and temperature limits." ] }, { "id": 211, "name": "Stir-Fry", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ˜", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, slimy vegetables, bubbling, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy vegetables, sour smell, mold.", "Watery liquid pooling at the bottom of the container." ] }, { "id": 212, "name": "Curry (chicken, vegetable)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ›", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge for most cooked foods", "Any sour or off smell", "Bubbling, fizzing, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold on surface, sour smell.", "Fizzing or bubbles when stirred.", "Color shift beyond normal." ] }, { "id": 213, "name": "Chili", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŒถ๏ธ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "4โ€“6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge for most cooked foods", "Any sour or off smell", "Bubbling, fizzing, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold, fermented smell, or an unexpectedly pressurized container." ] }, { "id": 214, "name": "Mashed Potatoes", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ”", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge for most cooked foods", "Any sour or off smell", "Bubbling, fizzing, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink, gray, or green mold, sour smell, watery separation.", "Slimy texture beyond creamy." ] }, { "id": 215, "name": "Roasted Vegetables", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฆ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge", "Was at room temperature more than 2 hours", "Any off smell or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy texture, mold.", "Sour fermented smell.", "Dark mushy patches beyond normal caramelization." ] }, { "id": 216, "name": "Pancakes / Waffles", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅž", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/print/pdf/node/16?id=refrigerated-food", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Refrigerated Food During a Power Outage", "claim": "Plain pancakes and waffles are safe after warming; cream-filled pastries and perishable toppings require different handling" } ], "discardIf": [ "With perishable fillings or toppings: left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 3โ€“4 days", "Any mold, sour smell, or slimy texture" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (any color), sour smell.", "Slimy or wet texture from condensation.", "Hardened rock-like beyond normal staling." ] }, { "id": 217, "name": "Quiche", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅง", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/steps-keep-food-safe", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Egg leftovers: casserole, quiche, omelet refrigerator 3โ€“4 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, watery custard spoilage, bubbling, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, watery custard, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 218, "name": "Mac and Cheese", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Cooked leftovers with mold should be discarded (not salvage guidance for soft cheese blocks)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any mold, sour or rancid smell, or slimy/watery separation" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink, gray, or green mold, sour smell.", "Slimy or watery separation.", "Hardened crust on top." ] }, { "id": 219, "name": "Burgers (cooked patties)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ”", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Cooked meat leftovers 3โ€“4 days refrigerator" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy or sticky feel", "Any off smell at all (cooked food should smell neutral or like its seasoning)", "Mold of any color" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky surface, sour smell.", "Gray-green discoloration beyond normal browning, mold." ] }, { "id": 220, "name": "Tacos / Burritos (assembled)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฎ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months (unwrapped)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, slimy filling, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (often on cheese or sour cream), sour smell, slimy filling.", "Soggy fermented tortilla." ] }, { "id": 221, "name": "Bone Broth / Stock (homemade)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฒ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Chart", "claim": "Soups and stews keep 3 to 4 days refrigerated and 2 to 3 months frozen" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated for more than 4 days", "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Any sour smell, bubbling, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold, sour or fermented smell, unexpected bubbling, or a swollen container.", "Do not taste broth to test its safety." ] }, { "id": 222, "name": "Deviled Eggs", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅš", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-egg-safety", "label": "FDA", "claim": "Refrigerate leftover cooked egg dishes and use within 3 to 4 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Sulfurous or sour smell", "Slimy egg white or watery filling", "Pink, green, or iridescent discoloration" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sulfurous smell, slimy whites.", "Gray-green yolks beyond normal cooking.", "Watery weeping filling." ] }, { "id": 325, "name": "Cooked Dal (toor / moong)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฒ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, bubbling/fizzing, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell instead of a savoury aroma.", "Slimy or stringy texture, or a thick skin with bubbles underneath.", "Visible mold or fizzing when stirred." ] }, { "id": 326, "name": "Sambar", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฒ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Soups and stews: 3 to 4 days refrigerator" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any off or fermented smell, bubbling/fizzing, slimy film, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell beyond the normal tamarind tang.", "Surface mold or a slimy film.", "Fizzing, bubbling, or a swollen container." ] }, { "id": 327, "name": "Rasam", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฃ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Soups and stews: 3 to 4 days refrigerator" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any off or fermented smell, bubbling, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell beyond the normal tang.", "Cloudy scum, surface mold, or sliminess.", "Fizzing or bubbling when stirred." ] }, { "id": 328, "name": "Rajma (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ˜", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, slimy beans, bubbling gravy, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell.", "Slimy beans or a bubbly, fizzing gravy.", "Surface mold or a swollen container." ] }, { "id": 329, "name": "Chole / Chana Masala (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ˜", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Past 4 days in the fridge", "Any sour or off smell", "Bubbling, fizzing, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell.", "Slimy chickpeas or a fizzing gravy.", "Surface mold or a bloated container." ] }, { "id": 330, "name": "Paneer Curry (e.g. paneer butter masala)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ›", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, curdling with off odor, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or off smell.", "Curdled or separated gravy that won't recombine.", "Surface mold or fizzing." ] }, { "id": 331, "name": "Vegetable Biryani (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour smell, slimy grains, off color, or visible mold โ€” Bacillus toxins can survive reheating" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off or sour smell, sticky or slimy grains, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 332, "name": "Idli (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ™", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Fermented/Fermented%20Foods%20Guideline%20-%203.4%20Dosa%20and%20Idli.pdf", "label": "BC-CDC โ€” Safety of Fermented Foods ยง3.4 Dosa & Idli", "claim": "Cooked dosa/idli: reheat to internal 74ยฐC for โ‰ฅ15 seconds; store leftovers refrigerated/frozen" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Past 2 days in the fridge", "Any sour-off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell beyond the normal mild fermentation.", "Sticky, slimy surface or visible mold.", "Hardened, cracked, or discoloured patches." ] }, { "id": 333, "name": "Idli / Dosa Batter (fermented, refrigerated)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฃ", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/Fermented/Fermented%20Foods%20Guideline%20-%203.4%20Dosa%20and%20Idli.pdf", "label": "BC-CDC โ€” Safety of Fermented Foods ยง3.4 Dosa & Idli", "claim": "After fermentation, store batter at room temperature max 1 day or refrigerate at 4ยฐC up to 5โ€“7 days; cook/reheat to 74ยฐC โ‰ฅ15 s" }, { "tier": "B", "url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6098797/", "label": "PMC โ€” Shelf life of idli batter", "claim": "Refrigerated idli batter commonly held about 5 days in literature; ~1 day ambient" } ], "discardIf": [ "Container is bulging or hissing", "Pink, grey, or black mold", "Foul or alcoholic smell rather than pleasant tang" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "A puffed, gassy, or burst container from over-fermentation.", "Sharp sour or alcoholic smell and heavy whey separation.", "Pink, grey, or black mold, or a slimy surface." ] }, { "id": 334, "name": "Chapati / Roti (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ“", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 3โ€“4 days", "Any visible mold, sour or musty smell, or sticky/slimy texture" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Any visible mold spots โ€” discard the whole stack.", "Sour or musty smell.", "Sticky or slimy surface from trapped moisture." ] }, { "id": 335, "name": "Paratha (plain, cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ“", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 3โ€“4 days (stuffed: more than 1โ€“2 days)", "Any visible mold, rancid or sour smell, or slimy surface" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold โ€” discard the whole stack.", "Rancid or sour smell.", "Sticky, slimy, or damp surface." ] }, { "id": 336, "name": "Poha (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or off smell.", "Sticky, slimy, or clumped texture.", "Visible mold." ] }, { "id": 337, "name": "Upma (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฃ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell.", "Slimy or overly sticky texture.", "Visible mold." ] }, { "id": 338, "name": "Khichdi (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฒ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour smell, sliminess, off color, bubbling, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell.", "Slimy or stringy texture.", "Visible mold or fizzing." ] }, { "id": 339, "name": "Curd Rice (cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Perishable dairy and cooked foods: 2 hours room temperature / 1 hour above 90ยฐF" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Sharp sour or off smell beyond normal tang, fizzing, or any visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sharp sour or fermented smell beyond normal tang.", "Watery separation with an off odour.", "Pink, grey, or green mold." ] }, { "id": 340, "name": "Dry Vegetable Sabzi (e.g. aloo, bhindi)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ˜", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or off smell.", "Slimy or mushy texture beyond normal.", "Visible mold or dark, wet patches." ] }, { "id": 70, "name": "Raw Chicken", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿ—", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 270, "label": "9 months (pieces)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Fresh poultry: 1 to 2 days refrigerated" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/chicken-farm-table", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Fresh chicken whole/parts: refrigerator 1 to 2 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 1โ€“2 days, or past the use-by date if earlier", "Slimy or sticky texture, strong sour or sulfurous smell, or greenish/yellow off-color" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Gray, green, or yellow tint, slimy or sticky surface, sour or sulfurous smell." ] }, { "id": 71, "name": "Raw Ground Beef", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฉ", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/color-meat-and-poultry", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Pre-packaged ground beef red outside and grayish-brown inside does not indicate spoilage; oxygen effect on myoglobin" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat/ground-beef-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Never leave ground beef out more than 2 hours or 1 hour at 90ยฐF and above; refrigerate 1โ€“2 days raw" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Ground meats: 1 to 2 days refrigerated" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 1โ€“2 days, or past the use-by date if earlier", "Slimy texture or sour/sulfurous smell (gray-brown interior color alone is not a discard trigger)" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky texture; sour, eggy, or sulfurous smell.", "Package bloated or leaking; greenish tint.", "Interior gray-brown from lack of oxygen is normal and not spoilage by itself; uniform brown plus slime/odor can indicate spoilage." ] }, { "id": 72, "name": "Raw Steak / Roast", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฉ", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 360, "label": "4โ€“12 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Chart", "claim": "Fresh beef steaks and roasts keep 3 to 5 days refrigerated and 4 to 12 months frozen for quality" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/washing-food-does-it-promote-food", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Washing Food: Does It Promote Food Safety?", "claim": "Washing raw meat is not recommended because it can spread bacteria" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy or sticky texture โ€” discard without rinsing", "Greenish tinge or strong off-color throughout", "Past the use-by date with any of the above signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky surface, sour or off smell, or dull gray-green color throughout." ] }, { "id": 73, "name": "Raw Fish / Seafood", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐ŸŸ", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "Up to 3 months (conservative quality estimate)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely", "label": "FDA", "claim": "Fish should smell fresh and mild, not fishy, sour, or ammonia-like; eyes clear and shiny; whole fish firm flesh; fillets no darkening/drying at edges" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Fresh fish and shellfish: 1 to 2 days refrigerated" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/steps-keep-food-safe", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Fresh fish refrigerator 1โ€“2 days" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 1โ€“2 days, or past the use-by date if earlier", "Strong fishy, sour, or ammonia-like smell; milky slime; or flesh that stays indented when pressed" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strong fishy, sour, or ammonia-like smell (fresh fish should smell fresh and mild).", "Milky slime; dull, dry, or discolored flesh edges.", "Whole fish: cloudy or sunken eyes; soft flesh that does not spring back when pressed." ] }, { "id": 74, "name": "Raw Shrimp", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿค", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "3โ€“6 months (quality)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/media/74435/download", "label": "FDA โ€” Refrigerator & Freezer Storage Chart", "claim": "Fresh shrimp, scallops, crawfish, squid: refrigerator 1โ€“2 days; freezer 3โ€“6 months" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Conflicting category guidance lists longer refrigerated windows for some shrimp rows; this entry uses the shorter FDA range" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy or mushy texture", "Ammonia or strongly sour smell", "Gray discoloration with other spoilage signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Ammonia smell.", "Slimy or mushy texture, gray-pink discoloration.", "Black spots alone can be melanosis (quality), not automatic spoilage โ€” use other spoilage signs together." ] }, { "id": 75, "name": "Bacon", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ“", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week (opened)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy or sticky feel", "Any off smell at all (cooked food should smell neutral or like its seasoning)", "Mold of any color" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sticky or slimy texture.", "Sour or rotten smell, gray-green color.", "Mold on the surface." ] }, { "id": 76, "name": "Deli Meat (sliced)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅช", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days (opened / deli-sliced)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Luncheon meat opened or deli sliced 3โ€“5 days; unopened package 2 weeks; freeze 1โ€“2 months" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/prevention/index.html", "label": "CDC", "claim": "Higher-risk groups should reheat deli meats until steaming hot or avoid them" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy or sticky feel", "Any off smell at all (cooked food should smell neutral or like its seasoning)", "Mold of any color" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky surface, sour smell.", "Gray or green discoloration.", "Watery liquid in the bag." ] }, { "id": 77, "name": "Hot Dogs", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐ŸŒญ", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week (opened)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/people-at-risk/pregnant-women", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Pregnant Women", "claim": "Reheat hot dogs and luncheon meats to steaming hot or 165ยฐF (74ยฐC) before eating" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat-catfish/hot-dogs-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Hot Dogs and Food Safety", "claim": "Reheat hot dogs until steaming hot for people at higher risk of listeriosis" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/prevention/index.html", "label": "CDC โ€” Listeria Prevention", "claim": "People at higher risk should reheat or avoid ready-to-eat meats such as hot dogs" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy or sticky feel", "Any off smell at all (cooked food should smell neutral or like its seasoning)", "Mold of any color" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy texture.", "Sour or off smell, gray surface.", "Swollen or leaking package." ] }, { "id": 78, "name": "Raw Eggs", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅš", "fridge": { "val": 35, "label": "3โ€“5 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (beaten; not in shell)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-egg-safety", "label": "FDA โ€” What You Need to Know About Egg Safety", "claim": "Buy refrigerated eggs and store them promptly at 40ยฐF or below" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Chart", "claim": "Raw shell eggs keep 3 to 5 weeks refrigerated and should not be frozen in the shell" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours", "Any sulfurous smell or unusual discoloration when cracked", "A cracked, leaking, or visibly contaminated shell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sulfurous or otherwise unpleasant odor after cracking into a separate bowl.", "Pink, green, or iridescent egg white, leaking cracks, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 230, "name": "Smoked Salmon (opened)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐ŸŸ", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "2 days after opening" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/mail-order-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS - Mail Order Food Safety", "claim": "Vacuum-packed refrigerated smoked salmon: about 7 days unopened refrigerated; use within 2 days after opening; freeze up to 2 months" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/prevention/index.html", "label": "CDC โ€” Listeria Prevention", "claim": "People at higher risk should avoid refrigerated smoked seafood or heat it until steaming hot" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/food-safety-moms-be", "label": "FDA โ€” Food Safety for Moms-to-Be", "claim": "Avoid refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is in a cooked dish or heated until steaming" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy or sticky feel", "Any off smell at all (cooked food should smell neutral or like its seasoning)", "Mold of any color" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or ammonia smell, slimy surface.", "Dull gray color shift.", "Watery liquid in the package." ] }, { "id": 231, "name": "Canned Tuna (opened)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐ŸŸ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "About 2 months (quality)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/media/74435/download", "label": "FDA", "claim": "Canned seafood after opening: 3โ€“4 days refrigerator; about 2 months freezer" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Unused commercially canned food may be refrigerated in the opened can; transfer improves quality" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated for more than 4 days", "Off smell, slime, or discoloration", "Visible mold or a damaged container" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off smell beyond normal canned tuna, slimy texture.", "Dark gray-brown color, mold (rare)." ] }, { "id": 232, "name": "Canned Chicken (opened)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿ—", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS - Shelf-Stable Food Safety", "claim": "Unused commercially canned food may be refrigerated safely in the opened can; transfer improves quality" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated for more than 3โ€“4 days", "Off smell, slime, or discoloration", "Visible mold or a damaged container" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or off smell, slimy texture, gray-green discoloration, mold." ] }, { "id": 233, "name": "Sausage (raw, pork)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐ŸŒญ", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Chart", "claim": "Raw sausage keeps 1 to 2 days refrigerated and 1 to 2 months frozen" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy or sticky feel", "Any sour or sulfurous off smell", "Mold of any color or a swollen package" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky surface.", "Sour or sulfurous smell.", "Gray-green color throughout or a swollen package." ] }, { "id": 234, "name": "Cooked Sausage / Bratwurst", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐ŸŒญ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Cooked meat or poultry leftovers: 3 to 4 days" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, slimy texture.", "Gray-green color shift, mold." ] }, { "id": 235, "name": "Lamb Chops (raw)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฉ", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 270, "label": "9 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov", "claim": "Fresh beef, veal, lamb, and pork chops: 3โ€“5 days refrigerator" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/steps-keep-food-safe", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Chops, roasts, steaks: 3โ€“5 days refrigerator" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any slimy texture", "Sour or sulfurous smell", "Greenish or grayish-brown color" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or sticky surface.", "Sour or off smell.", "Dull gray-green color throughout, ammonia smell." ] }, { "id": 90, "name": "Leafy Greens (bagged)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฌ", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Selecting and Serving Produce Safely", "claim": "Pre-washed/ready-to-eat bagged produce can be used without further washing; if rewashing, avoid unclean surfaces" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Soft high-moisture produce with mold should be discarded" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy, wet, or sticky leaves", "Sour or rotten smell, or cloudy liquid in the bag", "Any mold on leaves or in the bag" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or wet leaves.", "Dark wilted patches, sour smell.", "Watery liquid in the bag." ] }, { "id": 91, "name": "Spinach (fresh)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฌ", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (blanched)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Selecting and Serving Produce Safely", "claim": "Wash produce just before eating when not labeled ready-to-eat; dry storage helps quality" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Soft high-moisture produce with mold: discard" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy or mushy leaves", "Sour or fermented smell", "Any mold or large dark rotting patches" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy leaves.", "Dark mushy patches.", "Sour or fermented smell, yellow-brown discoloration." ] }, { "id": 92, "name": "Strawberries", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿ“", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Strawberries / soft berries: short refrigerator quality window (~2โ€“3 days in Food Keeper guides)" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://food.unl.edu/free-resource/food-storage/", "label": "University of Nebraska Extension โ€” Home Food Storage", "claim": "Strawberries: refrigerator 2 to 3 days; freezer 8 to 12 months" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any moldy berry; inspect nearby fruit and discard damaged berries", "Leaking or slimy fruit", "Alcoholic or fermented smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft mushy spots.", "White or gray fuzzy mold (spreads to others fast โ€” remove immediately).", "Watery seeping liquid, fermented smell." ] }, { "id": 93, "name": "Blueberries", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 1, "label": "1 day" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any moldy berry; inspect nearby fruit and discard damaged berries", "Leaking or slimy fruit", "Alcoholic or fermented smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mushy or wrinkled berries.", "White fuzzy mold, fermented smell.", "Watery juice in the container." ] }, { "id": 94, "name": "Apples", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐ŸŽ", "fridge": { "val": 42, "label": "4โ€“6 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 21, "label": "Up to 3 weeks (room temperature)" }, "freezer": { "val": 240, "label": "About 8 months (cooked)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/files/food/published/How-to-Cut-Food-Waste-and-Maintain-Food-Safety.pdf", "label": "FDA โ€” How to Cut Food Waste and Maintain Food Safety", "claim": "FoodKeeper examples list fresh apples at about 3 weeks in the pantry and cooked apples at about 8 months frozen" } ], "discardIf": [ "Mold or deep spreading rot", "Soft, leaking, or collapsed flesh", "Fermented or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft brown spots, wrinkled skin, fermented smell, mold on the stem or sides." ] }, { "id": 95, "name": "Bananas", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐ŸŒ", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "2โ€“5 days (ripe)" }, "pantry": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days (yellow)" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months (peeled)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold with soft or leaking fruit", "Slimy flesh", "Fermented or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Skin entirely black with leaking liquid, fermented or alcoholic smell, soft to mushy throughout." ] }, { "id": 96, "name": "Tomatoes", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿ…", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "up to 10 days (ripe)" }, "pantry": { "val": 5, "label": "2โ€“5 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold", "Leaking, slimy, or collapsed flesh", "Fermented or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft sunken patches.", "Mold near the stem.", "Fermented or fizzing on cutting.", "Splits with mushy interior." ] }, { "id": 97, "name": "Carrots (cut)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ•", "fridge": { "val": 21, "label": "2โ€“3 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (blanched)" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture even after rinsing", "Sour smell", "Black or fuzzy mold spreading from a single spot" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy surface, off smell, soft and limp throughout.", "White film is just dehydration โ€” rinse and use." ] }, { "id": 98, "name": "Celery", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฟ", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture even after rinsing", "Sour smell", "Black or fuzzy mold spreading from a single spot" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Limp throughout (not revivable in water), brown or black patches, slimy ends, off smell.", "Limp is fixable; rotten is not." ] }, { "id": 99, "name": "Avocado (cut)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ‘", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Soft high-moisture fruits and vegetables with mold: discard (contamination can be below the surface)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold on the flesh or skin of the cut avocado โ€” discard the whole piece (do not cut around mold on soft fruit)", "Brown leaking liquid with mushy breakdown", "Alcoholic, fermented, or rancid smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Brown flesh throughout (not just the surface โ€” that's oxidation, scrape off), mushy texture, fermented smell." ] }, { "id": 100, "name": "Broccoli", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฆ", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (blanched)" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture even after rinsing", "Sour smell", "Black or fuzzy mold spreading from a single spot" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Black mushy spots, slimy stems, sulfurous strong smell." ] }, { "id": 190, "name": "Garlic (whole head)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿง„", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks (not preferred)" }, "pantry": { "val": 30, "label": "About 1 month (cool, dry, ventilated)" }, "freezer": { "val": 30, "label": "About 1 month (peeled/minced)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Garlic about 1 month pantry; 1โ€“2 weeks refrigerator; about 1 month freezer" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold between or beneath the cloves", "Soft, wet, or leaking cloves", "Sour or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft cloves, brown spots, yeasty or sulfurous smell, mold on the wrapper." ] }, { "id": 191, "name": "Garlic (minced, commercial opened jar)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿง„", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Refrigerate after opening and follow the jarโ€™s time limit", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/media/103613/download", "label": "FDA โ€” Acidified Foods Guidance", "claim": "Commercial acidified foods use controlled formulation and processing not available to home recipes" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Follow product and package storage directions for commercially prepared minced garlic" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold or unexpected fermentation", "A leaking, swollen, or damaged jar", "Storage outside the package directions" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold, unexpected bubbling, slimy texture, leaking, or a strong off smell.", "Discard if the jar was not refrigerated as directed after opening." ] }, { "id": 192, "name": "Onions (whole)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿง…", "fridge": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "pantry": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (chopped)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Soft, wet, or slimy layers", "Visible mold or spreading rot", "Sour or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft spots.", "Dark patches on the skin.", "Sprouting (use immediately).", "Strong sulfurous or rotten smell, mushy bottom." ] }, { "id": 193, "name": "Onions (cut/chopped)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿง…", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/A-A-20193D_Onions_Bulb_RTU.pdf", "label": "USDA AMS โ€” Ready-to-Use Onions Specification", "claim": "Ready-to-use cut onions require refrigeration and have a 7โ€“10 day refrigerated shelf-life requirement" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Foods requiring refrigeration should not remain at room temperature more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90ยฐF" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Slimy, soft, or leaking pieces", "Visible mold or dark wet patches", "Sour or otherwise abnormal smell beyond normal onion sharpness" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy texture.", "Dark wet patches.", "Sour smell beyond normal sharpness, mold." ] }, { "id": 194, "name": "Potatoes", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ”", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 35, "label": "3โ€“5 weeks" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (cooked)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Extensive green skin or large sprouts", "Soft, leaking, or moldy flesh", "Rotten or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Green tinge (toxic โ€” discard), wrinkly soft skin, black or brown wet spots, foul rotten smell.", "Sprouting is OK if firm โ€” remove sprouts." ] }, { "id": 195, "name": "Mushrooms (fresh)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿ„", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "4โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (cooked)" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture even after rinsing", "Sour smell", "Black or fuzzy mold spreading from a single spot" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or wet caps, dark patches.", "Fishy or fermented smell.", "Wrinkled or shriveled appearance." ] }, { "id": 196, "name": "Bell Peppers (whole)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ‘", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 5, "label": "4โ€“5 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (sliced)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy or collapsing flesh", "Visible mold or spreading rot", "Sour or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft sunken patches.", "Mold near the stem, wrinkled skin, mushy interior, fermented smell." ] }, { "id": 197, "name": "Cucumber", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ’", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy or collapsing flesh", "Visible mold or spreading rot", "Sour or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft mushy spots.", "Slimy or wet skin.", "Yellow-orange color shift.", "Fermented or sour smell." ] }, { "id": 198, "name": "Zucchini", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ’", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "4โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (blanched)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy or collapsing flesh", "Visible mold or spreading rot", "Sour or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft sunken patches.", "Mushy or watery interior when cut, mold, fermented smell, wrinkled skin." ] }, { "id": 199, "name": "Corn (fresh, shucked)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฝ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "1โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": { "val": 1, "label": "1 day" }, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year (blanched)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and 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guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold", "Collapsed, leaking, or slimy fruit", "Fermented or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft sunken patches, mold (white, green, or black) on the skin.", "Dried hard rind, fermented smell." ] }, { "id": 201, "name": "Fresh Herbs (cilantro, parsley)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฟ", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture even after rinsing", "Sour smell", "Black or fuzzy mold spreading from a single spot" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or black-tipped leaves.", "Sour fermented smell, soggy stems.", "Watery liquid in the container." ] }, { "id": 202, "name": "Fresh Ginger (whole)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿซš", "fridge": { "val": 21, "label": "2โ€“3 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week" }, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold", "Soft, slimy, or leaking flesh", "Sour or fermented smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft mushy spots, mold on the surface, dried-out shriveled skin, yeasty smell." ] }, { "id": 110, "name": "Orange Juice", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐ŸŠ", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold around the cap or floating in the juice", "Fermented, alcoholic, or fizzy smell or taste beyond normal acidity", "Bloated container or juice that will not restir after separation with spoilage signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fermented or fizzy smell on opening.", "Sour beyond normal acid taste.", "Mold around the cap.", "Separation that won't restir." ] }, { "id": 111, "name": "Apple Juice", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐ŸŽ", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold around the cap or floating in the juice", "Fermented, alcoholic, or fizzy smell or carbonation", "Bloated container or other spoilage signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fizzy or fermented carbonation when opened.", "Sour fermented smell.", "Mold around cap or floating on surface." ] }, { "id": 112, "name": "Wine (red, opened)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿท", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Vinegar-like or otherwise abnormal smell", "Visible mold or unexpected cloudiness", "Flavor has become sharply sour or stale" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Vinegar-like sourness.", "Brownish color shift.", "Flat dull aroma.", "No fruit or freshness on the nose." ] }, { "id": 113, "name": "Wine (white, opened)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ‚", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Opened white wine refrigerated storage is a short quality window (site uses 3โ€“5 days)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Strong vinegar, moldy, or otherwise abnormal smell", "Open longer than about 3โ€“5 days refrigerated (quality is usually gone)", "Sharply sour, sherry-like stale, or otherwise unpleasant flavor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sherry-like nutty smell (sign of oxidation).", "Darkened yellow-brown color.", "Flat dull taste." ] }, { "id": 114, "name": "Beer (opened)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿบ", "fridge": { "val": 1, "label": "~1 day" }, "pantry": { "val": 1, "label": "Best the same day (goes flat)" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage and date-label baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Container is damaged, leaking, or unexpectedly bulging", "Visible contamination", "Sharply sour or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Flat carbonation.", "Skunky, wet-cardboard, sharply sour, or vinegar-like smell." ] }, { "id": 115, "name": "Kombucha", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 30, "label": "~1 month" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Store perishable/opened products per product type; sensory discard for spoilage (mold, abnormal odor)" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Discard moldy high-moisture foods; mold indicates spoilage not normal fermentation culture" } ], "discardIf": [ "Fuzzy mold (not normal SCOBY strands or stringy culture bits)", "Putrid, rotten, or moldy smell โ€” not the normal vinegar/acid tang", "Curdled texture with an abnormal smell, or a damaged/leaking bottle" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy mold or unusual colored film (not normal SCOBY strands).", "Putrid or rotten smell beyond normal vinegar tang.", "Leaking or compromised bottle." ] }, { "id": 116, "name": "Cold Brew Coffee", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "โ˜•", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "Up to 7 days (homemade)" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Commercial pasteurized cold brew or concentrate: follow the label after opening", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8071471/", "label": "Cold Brew Coffee - Pilot Studies on Microbiological Hazards", "claim": "Homemade cold-brew storage depends on preparation and sanitation; surveyed preparations were stored for up to 7 days" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold, fizzing, or an abnormal sour smell", "Any dairy-containing cold brew left out longer than 2 hours", "Past the package instruction for commercial products" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour milky smell (if dairy added), mold growth.", "Fizzing on opening.", "Off bitter or sour taste." ] }, { "id": 117, "name": "Sparkling Water", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿ’ง", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days (fizzy)" }, "pantry": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days (flat sooner)" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "General safe-storage and damaged-package guidance" } ], "discardIf": [ "Bottle is damaged, leaking, or unexpectedly bulging", "Visible contamination or an unusual odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Loss of carbonation.", "Unexpected cloudiness, particles, or an unusual odor." ] }, { "id": 240, "name": "Oat Milk (opened)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, lumpy chunks, fermented carbonation, gray-yellow tinge.", "Plant milks spoil similar to dairy." ] }, { "id": 241, "name": "Almond Milk (opened)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell.", "Chunky texture that won't restir, fermented carbonation.", "Separation that won't reincorporate." ] }, { "id": 242, "name": "Soy Milk (opened)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold on the lid or rim", "Smells distinctly sour even without warming", "Texture has separated into solids and liquid that wonโ€™t mix back" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell beyond normal beany, curdled chunks, fermented fizzing.", "Gray-yellow color shift." ] }, { "id": 243, "name": "Vegetable / Tomato Juice", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿ…", "fridge": { "val": 10, "label": "7โ€“10 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 365, "label": "1 year" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold around the cap or floating in the juice", "Fermented, alcoholic, or fizzy smell beyond normal vegetable acidity", "Bloated container or other spoilage signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around cap.", "Fermented or fizzy smell.", "Sour beyond normal vegetable acidity, color darkening." ] }, { "id": 244, "name": "Brewed Tea", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿต", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15057205/", "label": "Pathogen growth in herbal teas used in clinical settings", "claim": "Brewed teas can support microbial growth under some conditions" } ], "discardIf": [ "Strings, slime, clouding, gas, mold, or an abnormal odor", "Unexpected fermentation or a pressurized container" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strings, slime, clouding, gas, mold, or an abnormal odor.", "Sour or fermented smell." ] }, { "id": 245, "name": "Brewed Coffee", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "โ˜•", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 1, "label": "best within hours (black coffee quality)" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Food safety during a power outage", "claim": "Perishable food should not remain at room temperature more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90ยฐF (32ยฐC)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Milk, cream, or another perishable ingredient was added and the drink was left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Visible mold or unexpected fermentation", "Sharp sour or otherwise abnormal smell" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell (especially with milk added), mold growth, fermented carbonation, off taste." ] }, { "id": 309, "name": "Flavored Milk (packaged, opened)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅค", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days after opening" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Milk, plain or flavored: about 1 week refrigerated after opening (practical opened window 5โ€“7 days)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any sour smell, lumps, or curdling", "Bulging or damaged packaging", "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours after opening" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or off smell distinct from the flavouring.", "Thickening, curdling, or lumps when poured.", "Puffed, bloated, or leaking carton." ] }, { "id": 130, "name": "Bread (sliced)", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿž", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "~2 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” do not cut around it (spores spread through bread invisibly)", "Sour or yeasty smell", "Sticky or slimy crust" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold of any color (white, blue, green, black), sour smell, hardened rock-like texture.", "Discard the entire loaf if any mold appears." ] }, { "id": 131, "name": "Muffins / Cupcakes", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿง", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week" }, "pantry": { "val": 4, "label": "2โ€“4 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/fall-events-food-safety-moms-be", "label": "FDA โ€” Fall Events Food Safety", "claim": "Cakes and pastries with whipped-cream or cream-cheese frosting are perishable and follow the two-hour rule" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/Mantenga_Sus_Alimentos_Seguros_Durante_Emergencias%3A_Cortes_de_Energ%C3%ADa%2C_Inundaciones_e_Incendios", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Food Safety During Emergencies", "claim": "Ordinary muffins and cakes differ from cream-filled pastries and cakes with cream-cheese frosting" } ], "discardIf": [ "Cream-cheese-frosted or cream-filled items left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Any visible mold โ€” discard the entire item", "Sour smell or slimy frosting or filling" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold on top or bottom, sour smell, slimy frosting.", "Dried-out cake-like texture." ] }, { "id": 132, "name": "Cookies", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿช", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "2 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week" }, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” do not cut around it (spores spread through bread invisibly)", "Sour or yeasty smell", "Sticky or slimy crust" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soft cookies that have hardened.", "Hard cookies that have softened (moisture issue).", "Rancid butter smell, mold." ] }, { "id": 133, "name": "Cake (frosted)", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐ŸŽ‚", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "1 week" }, "pantry": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/holiday-goodies-food-safety-moms-be", "label": "FDA โ€” Holiday Goodies (Food Safety for Moms-to-Be)", "claim": "Cakes with whipped-cream and cream cheese frostings and other creamy desserts must be kept refrigerated" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Two-hour rule for foods that require refrigeration" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Baked goods with mold: discard (porous foods can be contaminated below the surface)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold on cake or frosting โ€” discard the whole cake (do not cut around mold)", "Cream cheese, whipped cream, or other perishable frosting left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Sour dairy smell, weeping spoiled frosting, or slimy cake layers" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold on cake or frosting, sour smell.", "Separated weeping frosting.", "Soggy or fermented patches." ] }, { "id": 134, "name": "Sourdough / Artisan Bread", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ–", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "up to 1 week" }, "pantry": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Bread and baked goods with mold: discard entirely (porous; mold threads below surface)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” discard the loaf (do not cut around mold; mold can spread through porous bread)", "Wet, putrid, or alcoholic smell beyond normal sourdough tang", "Sticky or slimy crust with other spoilage signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold of any color (especially in the crumb).", "Wet or fermented smell beyond normal sour.", "Sticky soggy crust." ] }, { "id": 250, "name": "Bagels", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฏ", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "~2 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 5, "label": "4โ€“5 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” do not cut around it (spores spread through bread invisibly)", "Sour or yeasty smell", "Sticky or slimy crust" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold of any color.", "Sour fermented smell.", "Hardened rock-like texture beyond normal staling." ] }, { "id": 251, "name": "Tortillas (flour, opened)", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ“", "fridge": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "pantry": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” do not cut around it (spores spread through bread invisibly)", "Sour or yeasty smell", "Sticky or slimy crust" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (especially in the middle of the stack), sour smell.", "Hard dried-out edges.", "Slimy if exposed to moisture." ] }, { "id": 252, "name": "Pita Bread", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ“", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": { "val": 5, "label": "4โ€“5 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” do not cut around it (spores spread through bread invisibly)", "Sour or yeasty smell", "Sticky or slimy crust" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold (any color), sour smell.", "Hardened brittle texture.", "Slimy if humid." ] }, { "id": 253, "name": "Pie (fruit)", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅง", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "freezer": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” do not cut around it (spores spread through bread invisibly)", "Sour or yeasty smell", "Sticky or slimy crust" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold on filling or crust.", "Sour fermented smell, watery separation, slimy filling." ] }, { "id": 254, "name": "Cheesecake", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐ŸŽ‚", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Food safety during a power outage", "claim": "Perishable food should not remain at room temperature more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90ยฐF (32ยฐC)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 3โ€“4 days (or past a shorter package instruction)", "Any mold, sour smell, slimy surface, or watery weeping with spoilage signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink or green mold, sour smell.", "Watery weeping liquid.", "Slimy or fermented surface." ] }, { "id": 150, "name": "Sunscreen (opened)", "cat": "household", "emoji": "๐ŸŒž", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Follow the printed expiration date. If there is no date, replace 3 years after purchase when stored properly; follow any printed PAO symbol.", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "package", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun", "label": "FDA - Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun", "claim": "Use the printed expiration date; without one, sunscreen is generally considered expired 3 years after purchase when stored properly" } ], "discardIf": [ "The printed expiration date has passed", "No date is printed and it is more than 3 years from purchase", "Significant separation, color change, or unusual odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Separated layers that won't remix.", "Off chemical smell.", "Color shift from white to yellow.", "Watery or grainy texture." ] }, { "id": 151, "name": "Eye Drops", "cat": "household", "emoji": "๐Ÿ‘๏ธ", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Single-use preservative-free vial: discard after use", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "package", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/omuf/monographs/OTC%20Monograph_M018-Ophthalmic%20Drug%20Products%20for%20OTC%20Human%20Use%2004.04.22.pdf", "label": "FDA โ€” OTC Ophthalmic Drug Products Monograph", "claim": "Single-use ophthalmic containers must say not to reuse and to discard once opened" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/drugs/buying-using-medicine-safely/what-you-should-know-about-eye-drops", "label": "FDA โ€” What You Should Know About Eye Drops", "claim": "Eye drops must remain sterile and contaminated products can cause serious harm" } ], "discardIf": [ "A single-use vial has already been opened or used", "The printed expiration date has passed", "The solution is cloudy, contains particles, or the tip touched a surface" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Cloudiness, color change, particles, a damaged seal, or a leaking container.", "Eye drops must remain sterile; do not rely on appearance alone after contamination or expiration." ] }, { "id": 152, "name": "Vitamins / Supplements", "cat": "household", "emoji": "๐Ÿ’Š", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "If an expiration date is printed, follow it; otherwise follow the manufacturerโ€™s storage and replacement directions", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "package", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements-guidance-documents-regulatory-information/dietary-supplement-labeling-guide-chapter-i-general-dietary-supplement-labeling", "label": "FDA โ€” Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide", "claim": "Expiration dates are optional for dietary supplements, but any date used must be supported by valid data" } ], "discardIf": [ "A printed expiration date has passed", "Tablets or capsules show moisture damage, mold, or an unusual odor", "The seal or container is damaged" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Off smell (especially fish oil โ€” rancid fishy), color shift.", "Soft or melted gelcaps, crumbling tablets, mold spots." ] }, { "id": 153, "name": "Ibuprofen / Aspirin", "cat": "household", "emoji": "๐Ÿ’Š", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Use only through the printed EXP date", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "package", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/drugs/special-features/dont-be-tempted-use-expired-medicines", "label": "FDA โ€” Donโ€™t Be Tempted to Use Expired Medicines", "claim": "Expired medicines should not be used because safety and effectiveness are no longer guaranteed" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-questions-and-answers", "label": "FDA โ€” Drug Disposal Questions and Answers", "claim": "Drug take-back is the preferred way to dispose of most expired or unused medicines" } ], "discardIf": [ "The printed expiration date has passed", "The tablets are damp, crumbling, discolored, or have an unusual odor", "The package seal is damaged or storage history is uncertain" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Crumbled, discolored, damp, or unusually odorous tablets.", "Aspirin with a sharp vinegar odor has degraded." ] }, { "id": 154, "name": "Hydrogen Peroxide", "cat": "household", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 180, "label": "1โ€“6 months after opening" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "package", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.poison.org/articles/hydrogen-peroxide", "label": "Poison Control โ€” Is hydrogen peroxide safe?", "claim": "Sealed opaque bottle ~3 years; once opened lasts about 1โ€“6 months; fizz test is a rough activity check" } ], "discardIf": [ "The printed expiration date has passed", "More than 1โ€“6 months have passed since opening when you need reliable activity", "The container is damaged or leaking" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "A weak or absent fizz can indicate reduced activity.", "Discoloration, leakage, or a damaged container." ] }, { "id": 155, "name": "Hand Lotion", "cat": "household", "emoji": "๐Ÿงด", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Follow the manufacturer's printed expiration date or PAO symbol; do not use a generic time-after-opening limit.", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "package", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-labeling/shelf-life-and-expiration-dating-cosmetics", "label": "FDA - Shelf Life and Expiration Dating of Cosmetics", "claim": "Cosmetic shelf life depends on formulation, use, and storage; manufacturers determine the product-specific period" } ], "discardIf": [ "The manufacturer's printed expiration date or PAO has passed", "The product has an unusual odor, color, or texture", "The container is contaminated or damaged" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Separated oil and water layers.", "Off chemical or sour smell.", "Gritty or grainy texture, color shift." ] }, { "id": 350, "name": "Sushi (Raw Fish)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฃ", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safety", "claim": "Raw/cooked seafood handling and storage baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left in the danger zone (40โ€“140ยฐF) more than 2 hours", "Slimy surface, sticky film, or sour/ammonia smell", "Past the fridge window above โ€” when in doubt, throw it out" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strong fishy or ammonia smell.", "Dull, discolored, or slimy fish.", "Rice gone hard, dry, or sour." ] }, { "id": 351, "name": "Sushi Rice (Cooked, Plain)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿš", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "low", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or unusual smell.", "Hard, dried-out grains.", "Visible mold." ] }, { "id": 352, "name": "Kimchi (Opened Jar)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฌ", "fridge": { "val": 180, "label": "3โ€“6 months" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Discard moldy high-moisture foods; distinguish mold from surface films where applicable" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Refrigerate opened perishable/fermented products; discard for mold and abnormal spoilage" } ], "discardIf": [ "Fuzzy blue/green/black mold (not a thin white Kahm film)", "Putrid, rotten, or otherwise abnormal smell โ€” not normal sour kimchi aroma", "Mushy, slimy cabbage with an off smell, or brine that is no longer covering the solids with obvious spoilage" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy blue/green/black mold (not the normal white film).", "Mushy, slimy texture with an off smell.", "Putrid odor beyond normal sourness." ] }, { "id": 353, "name": "Rotisserie Chicken (Store-Bought)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ—", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or sulfur-like smell.", "Slimy or tacky skin.", "Grey or greenish discoloration." ] }, { "id": 354, "name": "Egg Salad", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅš", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Watery separation.", "Sour smell.", "Slimy texture or off-color egg." ] }, { "id": 355, "name": "Pad Thai (Leftovers)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿœ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Leftovers with meat/fish/poultry/egg: 3โ€“4 days refrigerator", "tier": "A" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 3โ€“4 days", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strong fishy smell (from shrimp).", "Slimy bean sprouts or noodles.", "Sour aroma or rancid-oil smell." ] }, { "id": 356, "name": "Tofu (Opened)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿงˆ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 150, "label": "3โ€“5 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/does-tofu-expire", "label": "Oregon State Extension โ€” Does tofu expire?", "claim": "Opened tofu covered with fresh water and refrigerated: use within 3โ€“4 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Tofu refrigerated about 1 week or package date; freeze ~5 months quality (opened home practice is often shorter)" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture or sour/fermented smell", "Mold or visible decay", "Stored longer than 3โ€“4 days after opening (or past a shorter package limit)" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or tangy smell.", "Slimy surface.", "Cloudy storage water or discoloration." ] }, { "id": 357, "name": "Pesto Sauce (fresh or homemade)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฟ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "Up to 3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/vegetable/freezing-pesto/", "label": "National Center for Home Food Preservation โ€” Freezing Pesto", "claim": "Fresh pesto should be refrigerated no more than 3 days or frozen for long-term storage" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated for more than 3 days", "Any visible mold or unexpected fermentation", "Not kept continuously refrigerated" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold anywhere in the pesto or container.", "Sour, yeasty, or fermented smell.", "Unexpected bubbling or a swollen container." ] }, { "id": 358, "name": "Potato Salad", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ”", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Watery pooling.", "Sour smell.", "Slimy potato chunks or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 359, "name": "Chicken Salad", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ—", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour odor.", "Slimy consistency or curdled dressing.", "Liquid separation or off-color chicken." ] }, { "id": 360, "name": "Tuna Salad", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŸ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strong fishy or metallic smell.", "Slimy texture.", "Darkening color." ] }, { "id": 361, "name": "Lasagna (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or rancid smell.", "Dry, hard noodles with grey edges.", "Slimy cheese or mold on the sauce." ] }, { "id": 362, "name": "Sourdough Starter", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ™", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "7โ€“14 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Discard moldy high-moisture foods; do not scrape mold from soft/porous products" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Sensory discard for mold and abnormal spoilage" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold (pink, orange, green, black fuzzy growth) โ€” discard the whole starter", "Pink or orange streaks or a putrid, rotting smell (not the normal clean sour/yeasty or acetone-hungry smell)", "Contamination you cannot remove (e.g. foreign mold throughout)" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Pink or orange streaks.", "Fuzzy mold of any color.", "Putrid, rotting smell (not normal clean sour/yeasty tang or acetone when hungry)." ] }, { "id": 363, "name": "Beef Jerky (Commercial)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฉ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months after opening" }, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months (optional quality)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "Jerky, commercially packaged: about 12 months on the shelf" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Jerky, commercially dried: about 12 months unopened; 2โ€“3 months after opening" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Unexpected moisture, slime, or a rancid smell", "Package directions require refrigeration and it was not refrigerated" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy mold.", "Rancid or otherwise unusual smell.", "Unexpected moisture, slime, or package damage." ] }, { "id": 364, "name": "Coleslaw", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฌ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-handling-take-out-foods", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Safe Handling of Take-Out Foods", "claim": "Egg, tuna, and macaroni salads: 3 to 5 days refrigerated; coleslaw is handled as a prepared salad leftover" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 3โ€“4 days", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Watery, mushy cabbage.", "Sour, pungent smell.", "Slimy coating." ] }, { "id": 365, "name": "Ceviche", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐ŸŸ", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safety", "claim": "Raw/cooked seafood handling and storage baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left in the danger zone (40โ€“140ยฐF) more than 2 hours", "Slimy surface, sticky film, or sour/ammonia smell", "Past the fridge window above โ€” when in doubt, throw it out" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mushy fish texture.", "Strong fishy or ammonia smell.", "Milky, cloudy juice." ] }, { "id": 366, "name": "Pulled Pork (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿท", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy texture.", "Sour or yeasty smell.", "Greyish discoloration." ] }, { "id": 367, "name": "Macaroni Salad", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell, slimy noodles, or watery separation." ] }, { "id": 368, "name": "Tzatziki", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ’", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Yogurt and sour cream with mold: discard entirely" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” power outage dairy list", "claim": "Yogurt, sour cream, milk, cream: discard if held above 40ยฐF more than 2 hours" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Two-hour rule for refrigerated perishables" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold โ€” discard the entire container", "Left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Putrid, yeasty, or bitter off smell beyond normal yogurt tang, or separation that 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"val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour broth.", "Slimy chicken.", "Bloated, mushy noodles or musty smell." ] }, { "id": 372, "name": "Beef Stew (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฒ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour gravy.", "Slimy potatoes or carrots.", "Rancid meat smell or surface mold." ] }, { "id": 373, "name": "Falafel (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿง†", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mushy texture.", "Sour or rancid-oil smell.", "Mold on the crust." ] }, { "id": 374, "name": "Bolognese Sauce (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, fermented smell.", "A layer of rancid orange fat.", "Mold spots or watery separation." ] }, { "id": 375, "name": "Spinach Artichoke Dip", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour dairy smell.", "Watery separation.", "Darkening spinach or mold." ] }, { "id": 376, "name": "Queso Dip", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Soft cheeses and high-moisture dairy foods with mold: discard" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Sour off smell, slimy texture, or refrigerated longer than 3โ€“4 days after opening or serving" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Hardened crust.", "Sour off-flavor.", "Slimy texture or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 377, "name": "Meatballs in Sauce (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour-smelling sauce.", "Slimy meatball texture.", "Greyish color inside the meat." ] }, { "id": 378, "name": "Baba Ganoush", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ†", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Perishable refrigerated foods: two-hour rule" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "High-moisture foods with mold: discard" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Yeasty, sour, or otherwise off smell beyond mild roasted eggplant, or watery spoilage with slime" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, yeasty smell.", "Brown-grey crust beyond normal oxidation.", "Watery separation or mold." ] }, { "id": 379, "name": "Gyoza / Potstickers (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸฅŸ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Soggy, slimy wrappers.", "Sour meat or cabbage filling.", "Yeasty smell or mold." ] }, { "id": 380, "name": "Crab Cakes (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฆ€", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Leftovers with fish/meat/poultry/egg: 3โ€“4 days refrigerator" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 3โ€“4 days", "Fishy/ammonia smell, sliminess, or other spoilage signs" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fishy or ammonia smell.", "Mushy texture.", "Slimy or sour surface." ] }, { "id": 381, "name": "Tiramisu", "cat": "baked", "emoji": "๐Ÿฐ", "fridge": { "val": 3, "label": "2โ€“3 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold (discard the whole item, don't cut around it)", "Sour or off smell", "Slimy or sticky surface" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Watery pooling at the bottom.", "Sour dairy smell.", "Mushy ladyfingers or mold." ] }, { "id": 382, "name": "Shepherd's Pie (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅง", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour mashed-potato smell.", "Weeping water.", "Slimy meat layer or mold on the potato peaks." ] }, { "id": 383, "name": "Shakshuka", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿณ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Egg dishes after baking: 3โ€“4 days refrigerator; leftovers with egg: 3โ€“4 days" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated longer than 3โ€“4 days", "Sour egg odor, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour egg odor.", "Slimy or runny yolk.", "Fermented-smelling sauce or mold." ] }, { "id": 384, "name": "French Onion Soup (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿง…", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, yeasty smell.", "Cloudy soup base.", "Slimy cheese topping or mold." ] }, { "id": 385, "name": "Bone-In Ham (Cooked Leftovers)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ–", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Chart", "claim": "Cooked store-wrapped ham slices, halves, and spiral cuts keep 3 to 5 days refrigerated" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 5 days", "Any sour smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or sulfur-like smell.", "Slimy or sticky surface.", "Unusual discoloration, mushy texture, or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 386, "name": "Chimichurri Sauce (homemade)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฟ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "Up to 4 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"tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or gamey smell.", "Cloudy broth with odd sediment.", "Greasy film with a rancid odor or mold." ] }, { "id": 388, "name": "Pasta Salad", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ—", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Egg, chicken, ham, tuna, and macaroni salads: refrigerator 3โ€“4 days; does not freeze well" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or yeasty smell.", "Slimy pasta or vegetables.", "Visible mold." ] }, { "id": 389, "name": "Nutella / Chocolate Hazelnut Spread", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 180, "label": "6 months (opened) or package best-by if sooner" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Follow package best-by and storage for shelf-stable spreads; discard for mold/rancidity" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold", "Rancid, paint-like, or otherwise off fat smell", "Bitter or otherwise abnormal flavor, or a damaged container" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Rancid or stale odor.", "Flavor turned bitter.", "Oil separation with an off smell, or mold." ] }, { "id": 390, "name": "Chicken Wings (Cooked)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿ—", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or rancid smell.", "Slimy skin.", "Sticky/tacky feel or visible mold." ] }, { "id": 391, "name": "Ramen (Cooked, With Broth)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿœ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Cloudy broth with an off odor.", "Mushy, sour-smelling noodles.", "Fatty film 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"Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Rice paper turning tough or slimy.", "Off or fishy smell from shrimp.", "Wilted herbs or mold." ] }, { "id": 393, "name": "Shawarma (Leftover Meat)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฏ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], 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"https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour dairy smell.", "Slimy cheese.", "Stale or rancid meat smell, or mold on the tortilla." ] }, { "id": 395, "name": "Enchiladas (Casserole-Style)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŒฎ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or metallic tomato smell.", "Slimy tortillas.", "Surface mold." ] }, { "id": 396, "name": "Burrito Bowls (Rice + Toppings)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅก", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour smell from rice or meat.", "Guacamole browning with an off odor.", "Slimy beans or salsa." ] }, { "id": 397, "name": "Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿ…", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Selecting and Serving Produce Safely", "claim": "Cut produce is more perishable; refrigerate promptly" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Two-hour rule for produce and other foods that require refrigeration" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/molds-food-are-they-dangerous", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Molds on Food", "claim": "Soft high-moisture produce (e.g. tomatoes) with mold: discard" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold", "Left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Fermented smell, slimy texture, or mushy spoiled tomatoes beyond normal juice" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Watery, mushy tomatoes.", "Sour or fermented smell.", "Slimy texture or mold." ] }, { "id": 398, "name": "Caesar Salad (Assembled)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ—", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Egg, chicken, ham, tuna, and macaroni salads: refrigerator 3โ€“4 days (assembled dressed salads are short-lived)" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Two-hour rule for refrigerated perishables" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Wilted, slimy lettuce.", "Sour smell.", "Soggy croutons or off-smelling dressing." ] }, { "id": 399, "name": "Fruit Salad (Cut Mixed Fruit)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿ“", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture or watery breakdown", "Mold, fermented smell, or visible decay", "Stored longer than the window above" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mushy or slimy fruit.", "Fermented, boozy smell.", "Cloudy liquid or mold." ] }, { "id": 400, "name": "Smoothie (Blended Fruit / Dairy)", "cat": "beverages", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅค", "fridge": { "val": 2, "label": "1โ€“2 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA", "claim": "2-hour rule (1 hour above 90ยฐF) for foods that require refrigeration" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Off or fermented smell, fizzing/pressure in a 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"Cooked Quinoa", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŒพ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-i-do-with/whole-grains", "label": "USDA FNS โ€” What Do I Do With Whole Grains?", "claim": "Cooked grain leftovers keep 3 to 4 days refrigerated and 3 to 4 months frozen" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Refrigerated for more than 4 days", "Any sour smell, slime, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or off smell.", "Slimy or sticky grains.", "Visible mold." ] }, { "id": 403, "name": "Cooked Lentils (Plain)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ˜", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” 4 Steps to Food Safety", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than the fridge window above", "Any sour or off smell, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell.", "Slimy film.", "Bubbling or mold." ] }, { "id": 404, "name": "Canned Beans (Opened, Refrigerated)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ˜", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/shelf-stable-food", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Shelf-Stable Food Safety", "claim": "Low-acid canned goods (including beans): 3โ€“4 days refrigerated after opening; unused food may be refrigerated in the opened can" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture or watery breakdown", "Mold, fermented smell, or visible decay", "Stored longer than the window above" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or off smell.", "Slimy or foamy liquid.", "Mold or bulging if left in the can." ] }, { "id": 405, "name": "Canned Tomatoes (Opened, Refrigerated)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅซ", "fridge": { "val": 7, "label": "5โ€“7 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth", "Container is bulging or hisses when opened", "Sharp sour smell beyond expected acidity" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Mold around the rim.", "Sour, fermented smell.", "Metallic or off taste." ] }, { "id": 406, "name": "Protein Powder (Dry)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ„", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Follow the printed best-by date and storage directions", "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "low", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://ask.fsis.usda.gov/article/How-do-I-store-dry-goods", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Storing Dry Goods", "claim": "Dry goods should be kept in a cool, clean, dry place; use the package for product-specific dates" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold, insects, or moisture damage", "Rancid, sour, or otherwise unusual smell", "A damaged seal or package instructions that require disposal" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Clumping with a rancid or sour smell.", "Bitter or 'cardboard' off-flavor.", "Any mold (a sign moisture got in)." ] }, { "id": 407, "name": "Frozen Vegetables (Opened Bag)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฆ", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 360, "label": "8โ€“12 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline" } ], "discardIf": [ "Slimy texture or watery breakdown", "Mold, fermented smell, or visible decay", "Stored longer than the window above" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Heavy ice crystals or a solid frozen clump.", "Freezer-burn dryness or off color.", "Off smell after cooking." ] }, { "id": 408, "name": "Frozen Berries (Opened Bag)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿซ", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 360, "label": "8โ€“12 months (quality)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Freezer times are for quality; foods kept at 0ยฐF continuously remain safe indefinitely" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Frozen fruit quality windows commonly on the order of many months when solidly frozen" } ], "discardIf": [ "Off or fermented smell once thawed", "Heavy freezer burn with dry, leathery fruit and poor flavor (quality discard)", "Signs the product thawed and spoiled (sliminess, mold) before refreezing" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "A solid frozen block (thawed and refroze).", "Freezer burn or dull color.", "Off or fermented smell once thawed." ] }, { "id": 409, "name": "Ice Cream (Opened Tub)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿจ", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months (opened)" }, "reviewed": "2026-07", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/freezing-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Freezing and Food Safety", "claim": "Freezer storage times are for quality only; food kept frozen at 0ยฐF remains safe indefinitely" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Food safety during a power outage", "claim": "Ice cream, frozen yogurt: discard if thawed (do not refreeze)" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Freezer guidelines are quality-only at 0ยฐF continuous storage" } ], "discardIf": [ "Visible mold", "Completely thawed and held above refrigerator temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90ยฐF/32ยฐC), or melted with a sour/off smell", "Persistent off taste or gummy separation after severe thaw/refreeze (quality โ€” discard if unpleasant)" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Ice crystals on the surface.", "Shrunken, gummy, or grainy texture.", "Off or stale dairy smell." ] }, { "id": 410, "name": "Cultured Buttermilk (opened)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ›", "fridge": { "val": 14, "label": "1โ€“2 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-05", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fsis-foodkeeper-data", "label": "USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data", "claim": "Opened cultured buttermilk: 1โ€“2 weeks refrigerated; freezer: 3 months" } ], "discardIf": [ "Refrigerated longer than 2 weeks after opening", "Any visible mold", "A swollen container, fizzing, or an abnormal odor" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Visible mold.", "Yeasty, putrid, or otherwise abnormal smell.", "Fizzy product or a swollen container." ] }, { "id": 411, "name": "Cooked Salmon", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸŸ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safety", "claim": "Safe storage temperatures and seafood pathogen guidelines" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Stored longer than 4 days in the refrigerator", "Sour, ammonia, or rancid smell, or slimy texture" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Strong sour, fishy, or ammonia-like odor.", "Slimy, sticky, or tacky surface texture.", "Dull, brownish-grey discoloration or mushy flaking flesh." ] }, { "id": 412, "name": "Cooked Turkey (Leftovers)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฆƒ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Cooked turkey refrigerator and freezer storage guidance" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Stored in the fridge beyond 4 days", "Slimy texture, off-odor, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, pungent, or sulfurous smell.", "Slimy or tacky feel on skin or meat.", "Greyish or greenish tint." ] }, { "id": 413, "name": "Watermelon (Cut / Sliced)", "cat": "produce", "emoji": "๐Ÿ‰", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "3โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide/watermelon", "label": "USDA SNAP-Ed โ€” Watermelon", "claim": "Cut watermelon can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/media/116691/download", "label": "FDA โ€” Fresh-Cut Produce Safety Guidance", "claim": "Cut melons require refrigerated temperature control because pathogens can grow if temperature is not controlled" } ], "discardIf": [ "Cut melon left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Slimy surface, fermented odor, or visible mold", "Stored cut in the fridge longer than 5 days" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Slimy or slippery surface on the fruit flesh.", "Fermented, sour, or alcoholic smell.", "Dark watery pooling and mushy texture." ] }, { "id": 414, "name": "Fresh Mozzarella (in Water / Opened)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Keep at 40ยฐF (4ยฐC) or below and follow the package use-by and after-opening directions; use promptly after opening.", "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-poisoning/bacteria-and-viruses/listeria", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Listeria", "claim": "Pasteurized mozzarella is a lower-risk cheese choice, but refrigerated ready-to-eat foods still require careful handling" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Are You Storing Food Safely?", "claim": "Keep refrigerated foods at 40ยฐF or below and follow product storage directions" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any visible mold (fresh soft cheese cannot be salvaged by cutting away mold)", "Sour, yeasty, or fermented odor", "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "The package use-by or after-opening limit has passed" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, yeasty, or rancid milk smell.", "Slime on the cheese or a discolored coating.", "Cloudy or bubbling packing liquid." ] }, { "id": 415, "name": "Feta Cheese (in Brine / Opened)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง€", "fridge": null, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "packageWindow": "Keep refrigerated and follow the printed package date and after-opening directions; brine formulations and package instructions vary.", "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-poisoning/bacteria-and-viruses#listeria", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Listeria", "claim": "Feta made with pasteurized milk is a safer choice; keep refrigerated foods cold" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold growth in brine or on cheese", "Slimy texture with sour or yeasty breakdown", "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "The package's after-opening limit has passed" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy mold on the cheese or brine surface.", "Slime or an unusually soft coating.", "Unpleasant yeast, ammonia, or rotten smell." ] }, { "id": 416, "name": "Cooked Shrimp (Leftovers / Cocktail)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฆ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely", "label": "FDA โ€” Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safety", "claim": "Cooked shellfish storage safety" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Slimy feel or ammonia odor", "Stored in fridge beyond 4 days" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Ammonia-like, pungent, or strong fishy smell.", "Slimy, slippery, or sticky texture.", "Faded color or mushy meat." ] }, { "id": 417, "name": "Cooked Pork Chops", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฉ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" }, { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts", "label": "FoodSafety.gov โ€” Cold Food Storage Charts", "claim": "Cooked pork chops refrigerated and frozen storage guidelines" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Stored past the 4-day fridge window", "Any sour odor, sliminess, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, pungent, or ammonia-like smell.", "Slimy or sticky surface sheen.", "Dull brownish-grey discoloration." ] }, { "id": 418, "name": "Active Dry Yeast (Opened)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿž", "fridge": { "val": 120, "label": "up to 4 months" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "B", "url": "https://redstaryeast.com/product/active-dry-yeast-jar/", "label": "Red Star โ€” Active Dry Yeast", "claim": "Opened active dry yeast should be kept refrigerated or frozen and used within four months" }, { "tier": "B", "url": "https://www.fleischmannsyeast.com/frequently-asked-questions/", "label": "Fleischmann's โ€” Yeast Storage FAQ", "claim": "Opened dry yeast should be refrigerated in an airtight container and used within three to four months; freezing is not recommended" } ], "discardIf": [ "Fails the warm-water proofing test (does not bubble or expand)", "Dark clumps, moisture contamination, or visible mold" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Clumped or caked powder from moisture absorption.", "Failure to foam when proofed in warm sugary water.", "Musty, dark discoloration or mold." ] }, { "id": 419, "name": "Baking Powder", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅซ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 90, "label": "3 months (opened)" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://ask.fsis.usda.gov/article/What-is-the-shelf-life-of-baking-powder", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Shelf Life of Baking Powder", "claim": "FoodKeeper recommends 6 months unopened and 3 months after opening at room temperature for best quality" } ], "discardIf": [ "Fails the warm-water fizz test", "Hardened block that cannot be broken apart or has absorbed strange odors" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Hard lumps or caking from humidity.", "Failure to bubble when mixed with warm water." ] }, { "id": 420, "name": "Coconut Oil (Refined)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฅ", "fridge": null, "pantry": { "val": 720, "label": "up to 24 months (refined)" }, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "quality", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "B", "url": "https://louana.com/tips/quick-tips/coconut-oil-shelf-life/", "label": "LouAna โ€” Coconut Oil Shelf Life", "claim": "LouAna refined coconut oil has a shelf life of about 24 months" }, { "tier": "B", "url": "https://louana.com/tips/quick-tips/storing-coconut-oil/", "label": "LouAna โ€” Storing Coconut Oil", "claim": "Coconut oil can be stored in a pantry and naturally changes between liquid and solid near 76ยฐF" } ], "discardIf": [ "Rancid, pungent odor or bitter off-taste", "Visible mold spots or introduced food debris in the jar" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Rancid, bitter, or sour smell resembling old crayons or putty.", "Fuzzy mold after moisture or food crumbs enter the jar.", "Sharp, unpleasant off-taste." ] }, { "id": 421, "name": "Dry-Cured Salami (Sliced / Opened)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฉ", "fridge": { "val": 21, "label": "3 weeks" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 60, "label": "1โ€“2 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "use-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat-catfish/sausages-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Sausages and Food Safety", "claim": "Opened hard or dry sausage keeps 3 weeks refrigerated and 1โ€“2 months frozen for best quality" } ], "discardIf": [ "Any mold on sliced meat", "Slimy or tacky coating with a sour off-odor", "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC) once sliced" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Fuzzy mold of any color on sliced meat.", "Rancid, sour, or sulfur odor.", "Excessively sticky, tacky, or slimy texture." ] }, { "id": 422, "name": "Chicken Broth / Stock (Opened Carton)", "cat": "condiments", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅฃ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 90, "label": "2โ€“3 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": "best-by", "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://ask.fsis.usda.gov/article/How-long-can-you-keep-chicken-broth-in-the-refrigerator", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Chicken Broth Storage", "claim": "Chicken broth keeps 3โ€“4 days refrigerated and 2โ€“3 months frozen for best quality" } ], "discardIf": [ "Opened carton left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Sour smell or cloudy, slimy appearance", "Refrigerated open longer than 4 days" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour, musty, or fermented odor.", "Unexpected cloudiness or slime.", "A puffed or leaking carton." ] }, { "id": 423, "name": "Cooked Bacon (Home-Cooked Leftovers)", "cat": "meat", "emoji": "๐Ÿฅ“", "fridge": { "val": 5, "label": "4โ€“5 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 30, "label": "1 month" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "high", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat-catfish/bacon-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Bacon and Food Safety", "claim": "Consumer-cooked bacon keeps 4โ€“5 days refrigerated and 1 month frozen" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Slimy coating or sour/rancid smell", "Stored in the refrigerator longer than 5 days" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or rancid odor.", "Slimy, sticky, or tacky surface.", "Dull green, brown, or greyish discoloration." ] }, { "id": 424, "name": "Gulab Jamun (Fresh / Homemade)", "cat": "dairy", "emoji": "๐Ÿง†", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "1โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": null, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Guidance_Note_Milk_Products_24_02_2020.pdf", "label": "FSSAI โ€” Guidance Note on Milk and Milk Products", "claim": "Milk-product sweets generally have a 1โ€“4 day shelf life and require careful hygiene and timely consumption" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Fizzing or bubbling in syrup, sour fermented smell, or visible mold", "Refrigerated longer than 4 days" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Bubbles, fizzing, or frothing in the sugar syrup.", "Alcoholic, sour, or fermented odor.", "White, green, or black mold on the sweets or container rim." ] }, { "id": 425, "name": "Samosa (Cooked / Fried)", "cat": "leftovers", "emoji": "๐ŸฅŸ", "fridge": { "val": 4, "label": "3โ€“4 days" }, "pantry": null, "freezer": { "val": 120, "label": "3โ€“4 months" }, "reviewed": "2026-08", "confidence": "medium", "risk": "safety", "dateLabel": null, "sources": [ { "tier": "A", "url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety", "label": "USDA FSIS โ€” Leftovers and Food Safety", "claim": "General 3โ€“4-day refrigerated leftover baseline; product-specific or package guidance may differ" } ], "discardIf": [ "Left at room temperature (40โ€“140ยฐF) for more than 2 hours (1 hour if temperature is above 90ยฐF / 32ยฐC)", "Sour odor, slimy filling, or visible mold", "Stored in the fridge beyond 4 days" ], "spoilageSigns": [ "Sour or fermented smell from the filling.", "Slimy texture in the filling.", "Visible mold on the pastry or filling." ] } ] }