Refrigerated vegetable juice Per USDA FoodKeeper
On the counterCounter
Not recommended
keep it cold
In the fridgeFridge
1 month
at or below 40°F (4°C)
In the freezerFreezer
Not listed
no FoodKeeper figure
Quick answer
Yes. Refrigerated vegetable juice lasts 1 month in the fridge. After that, or sooner if stored badly, it spoils: watch for the signs below.
How to tell if refrigerated vegetable juice is bad
Smell
Vinegary, sour or musty instead of fresh.
Taste
Flat, sour or bitter — quality is gone.
Look
Cloudiness, sediment or film that was not there before.
Package
Bulging carton, cap or can — discard.
Refrigerated vegetable juice past the expiration date
Best-by and sell-by
FoodKeeper gives unopened refrigerated vegetable juice 1 month in the fridge, counted from the day you buy it. "Best-by" and "sell-by" describe quality and stock rotation, not safety; only infant formula carries a federally required use-by date.
Past the date
Refrigerated vegetable juice past its best-by date is usually safe if stored well; check smell, look and taste before using.
How to keep refrigerated vegetable juice fresh longer
- Store unopened in a cool, dark place.
- Refrigerate after opening and close tightly.
- Keep away from light and heat, which flatten flavour.
More about refrigerated vegetable juice
FAQ
How long does it take for refrigerated vegetable juice to go bad?
1 month in the fridge, per USDA FoodKeeper.
Can refrigerated vegetable juice expire?
FoodKeeper gives unopened refrigerated vegetable juice 1 month in the fridge, counted from the day you buy it. "Best-by" and "sell-by" describe quality and stock rotation, not safety; only infant formula carries a federally required use-by date.
What happens if you eat bad refrigerated vegetable juice?
Usually an unpleasant taste rather than illness, but discard anything mouldy, rancid or smelling off.
How do you keep refrigerated vegetable juice from going bad?
Store unopened in a cool, dark place.
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number