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How Long Do Tomatoes Last? Tomato Shelf Life & Storage Lookup

Pick the tomato you have and how it is stored, and get how long it lasts, how to tell when it has turned, and the storage trick that buys you more time.

How Long Do Tomatoes Last?

Pick the form of tomato and, if you like, the day you bought or opened it. You get how long it keeps, where to store it, the exact use-by date, and how to spot when it has turned.

These are quality-and-safety guidelines for good storage. When in doubt, throw it out, and never taste-test a bulging or leaking can. Sealed cans stay safe well past these dates if the can is undamaged; the times shown are for best quality.
The short version: ripe tomatoes last 3 to 5 days on the counter and up to 10 more in the fridge (at a flavor cost), cut tomatoes get 2 to 3 refrigerated days, opened canned tomatoes about a week, and frozen tomatoes hold 6 to 8 months. The lookup above covers a dozen forms with the storage tricks that actually extend each one.
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