Beverages
How long does refrigerated vegetable juice last in the fridge?
USDA gives refrigerated vegetable juice 1 month in the fridge, and the package use-by date from the day you buy it — go by whichever the bottle names, and pour it cold.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge | 1 month |
|---|---|
| Fridge, from purchase | Package use-by date |
Can it sit out?
Refrigerated vegetable juice 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 refrigerated vegetable juice has gone bad
- A hiss or a rush of bubbles as the cap comes off
- A yeasty, fermented smell over the tomato
- Sludge that settles out and won’t shake back in
- A swollen bottle or a domed cap
When in doubt, throw it out.
Pour a glass and put the bottle straight back — juice left standing through breakfast warms all the way through.
Quick answers
How long does refrigerated vegetable juice last in the fridge?
USDA gives refrigerated vegetable juice 1 month in the fridge, and the package use-by date from the day you buy it — go by whichever the bottle names, and pour it cold.
How long can refrigerated vegetable juice sit out?
The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to refrigerated vegetable juice. 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).