Tuna — Shelf Stable Foods — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Tuna (2 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Shelf Stable Foods. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
packet
tuna packet,tuna,packet,retort,retort packaging
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 18 months |
| Refrigerator — after opening | 3–4 days |
canned
canned tuna,tuna,canned
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | 3 years |
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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