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How long does peanut butter (commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers) last?

Peanut butter (commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers) keeps 6 to 9 months in the pantry.

SHELF STABLE

Where	How long
Pantry, unopened	6 to 9 months
Pantry, opened	2 to 3 months
Fridge	12 months
Fridge, opened	3 to 4 months

Times are for best quality when stored at safe temperatures, from the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely; the freezer time is for quality. Throw out cans that are bulging, leaking or badly dented.

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