How long does Ceviche last?
Ceviche lasts 1–2 days in the fridge. Spoilage signs to check, storage tips, and cited food-safety sources.
Quick answer
Can I still eat it?
Use this as a conservative screen before you rely on the storage window. If anything seems unsafe, discard it.
Use whole days since it was opened, cooked, or bought.
Sealed / unopened: N/A
Signs Ceviche has gone bad
- Mushy fish texture.
- Strong fishy or ammonia smell.
- Milky, cloudy juice.
Discard immediately if
- Left in the danger zone (40–140°F) more than 2 hours
- Slimy surface, sticky film, or sour/ammonia smell
- Past the fridge window above — when in doubt, throw it out
Why guidance varies
Citric acid denatures fish proteins to change texture but is not a substitute for cooking — ceviche stays as perishable as raw fish.
Get a heads-up before it expires. Search the full database instead.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ceviche last?
In the fridge: 1–2 days. Sealed / unopened: N/A. Citrus does not kill all parasites or bacteria. Pregnant people, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should avoid raw or undercooked seafood.
How can you tell if Ceviche has gone bad?
Signs that Ceviche has gone bad: Mushy fish texture; Strong fishy or ammonia smell; Milky, cloudy juice.
What does the date label on Ceviche mean?
Ceviche usually doesn't carry a printed date label — judge by storage time and the spoilage signs above.
Sources for this answer
- A USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data — Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category.
- A FDA — Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safety — Raw/cooked seafood handling and storage baseline.