Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce — Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce (1 source variant).
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Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedRefrigeration ensures that commercial sauces and condiments stay fresh for a longer period of time. Shelf-stable commercial ketchup, cocktail sauce, and chili sauce are safe when stored at room temperature after opening. Quality, not safety, is the reason the labels on these products suggest that they be refrigerated after opening. |
| Pantry — from purchase | 1 year |
| Refrigerator — after opening | 6 months |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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