How Long Does Pumpkin Last?

How long does pumpkin last? They are one variety of winter squash. Pumpkins are a great sources of vitamins A and C, iron and riboflavin if consumed (and provide a lovely decoration for Halloween if not). The shelf life of pumpkin is tricky because there is no sell by date, use by date or best before date attached anywhere to pumpkin. For eat by date purposes, the sell by date is the date that they were purchased. So, how long do pumpkins last past the sell by date? When properly stored, the shelf life of pumpkin past its date purchased is approximately …

Unopened	Counter	Refrigerator
Fresh Pumpkin last for	2-3 Months	3-5 Months
Canned Pumpkin lasts for	1-2 Years	1-2 Years
Opened	Refrigerator	Freezer
Fresh Cut Pumpkin last for	2-3 Days	6-8 Months
Cooked Pumpkin lasts for	7 Days	6-8 Months
Canned Pumpkin last for	7 Days	3-5 Months
Pumpkin Pie lasts for	3-4 Days	4-6 Months

How to tell if pumpkin is bad, rotten or spoiled?

Pumpkin will begin to get soft and then begin to leak liquid when they are going bad. This is followed very quickly by mold in multiple colors, please throw it out before it gets to this point! Practicing proper hygiene and food safety discipline will help prevent food borne illness.

How to store pumpkin to extend its shelf life?

Proper food storage is the key to extending the expiration date of food. Pumpkin, fresh or canned, keep great in a cool dark place like the pantry. Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.

How long is pumpkin good for when prepared in a dish?

How long does pumpkin last? That depends. How long does pie crust last? In general, the pumpkin will last as long as the quickest expiring ingredient in the prepared dish. In the case of pumpkin pie, the liquid from the pumpkin will make the pie crust soggy and undesirable. To find out how long the other ingredients are good for, please visit the Dairy, Drinks, Fruits, Grains, Proteins, Vegetables and Other sections of Eat By Date!

What are our shelf life resources?

Our shelf life of pumpkins content for fresh fruits incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of pumpkin.

*An important note about expiration dates …

Although the pumpkin shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion. So, how long will food last? Let’s find out!