Dairy Products & Eggs
How long does rice milk last in the fridge?
Unopened rice milk goes by the package use-by date and wants the fridge the whole time; once it’s open, USDA gives it 7–10 days.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge | Package use-by date |
|---|---|
| Fridge, opened | 7–10 days |
- Fridge: Keep refrigerated.
Can it sit out?
Rice milk is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.
Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).
How to tell if rice milk has gone bad
- A sour or fermented smell at the carton opening
- A slimy or stringy pull as it pours
- A swollen carton, or a hiss of pressure on opening
When in doubt, throw it out.
Rice milk settles harder than dairy — a shake before pouring is normal handling, not evidence anything’s wrong.
Quick answers
How long does rice milk last in the fridge?
Unopened rice milk goes by the package use-by date and wants the fridge the whole time; once it’s open, USDA gives it 7–10 days.
How long can rice milk sit out?
The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to rice milk. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).