Pantry Staples · 4 foods
Oils Storage Times
How long oils last on the counter, in the fridge and in the freezer — opened and unopened. Sourced from USDA FoodKeeper, last verified November 2026.
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4 of 4 foods · sorted A–Z
| Counter | Fridge (unopened) | Freezes well? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avocado oil | 6 months | Not needed | 2 years (pantry) | Not needed | — |
 Canola oil | 1 year | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Sesame oil | 6 months | Not needed | 2 years (pantry) | Not needed | — |
 Sunflower oil | 1 year | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
Can you freeze… oils?
0 answers, A–Z
Does… go bad?
Signs of spoilage for every oils item
Left out overnight
The 2-hour rule, food by food
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number