Once opened, Bacon bits (imitation) keep about Until the package use-by date in the fridge. Unopened, they keep about 1 year.
No measured window to draw — Bacon bits (imitation) is published as “Until the package use-by date”, not as a number of days.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · pantry | 1 year |
| Opened · fridge | Until the package use-by date |
Air and warmth are what shorten an opened item's life — the right container buys back the days the packaging gives up once the seal's broken.
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About Until the package use-by date refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. Refrigerate it once it's open.
Yes — keep Bacon bits (imitation) at 40°F (4°C) or below once it's open. Cool, dry pantry unopened; refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below after opening.
Look for: A rancid, paint-like, or musty smell; Bulging, leaking, deeply dented, or rusted cans; Insects or webbing in dry goods; Mould or discoloration. Those are the general signs for pantry staples — USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for Bacon bits (imitation) specifically. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.