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Table of Condiments: Ketchup

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It's pretty obvious when your tomatoes have turned, but how can you tell if your ketchup's gone bad? Take a tour of the refrigerator to find out just how long your mustard and mayo can stay on the shelf.

Ketchup	Fresh Eggs
Mayonnaise	Juice
Mustard	Butter
Vegetable Oil	Jellies and Jams
Olives	Baby Food
Half and Half	Peanut Butter
Chili Sauce	Tomato Paste
Sour Cream	Pickles
Salad Dressing	Broth

Ketchup:

Unopened: 1 year
Opened: 1 month in the pantry, longer in the fridge

MEDICAL REVIEW: Reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD, August 2005.

SOURCE DOCUMENTATION: United States Department of Agriculture. The J.M. Smucker Co. * Nestle USA. Karen P. Penner, Ph.D. "Cupboard Approximate Storage Times," Kansas State University, March 1990.

Last Editorial Review: 10/20/2005

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