How long do hot dogs last?
Hot dogs keep for 1 week in the refrigerator and 2 weeks in the freezer when the package is opened, and 1 to 2 months in the freezer when unopened.
| Form | Where | Official window |
|---|---|---|
| Opened package | refrigerator | 1 week |
| Opened package | freezer | 1 to 2 months |
| Unopened package | refrigerator | 2 weeks |
| Unopened package | freezer | 1 to 2 months |
The official discard rule
The short time limits for home-refrigerated foods will help keep them from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat.
These are the official windows; when in doubt, follow the source linked below.
Grounded in: foodsafety.gov. Every window above appears
verbatim in the linked sources.
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