Frozen potato products (fries, hashbrowns, tater tots) keep about Not recommended in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, counting from the day you bought them. Frozen, they keep about 12 months.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · fridge | Not recommended |
| Freezer | 12 months |
About Not recommended at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. That window runs from the day you bought it — FoodKeeper publishes no separate after-opening figure for this one.
Yes — keep Frozen potato products (fries, hashbrowns, tater tots) at 40°F (4°C) or below. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Look for: Heavy ice crystals or freezer burn; Dry, discoloured, or leathery patches; An off smell once thawed; A package that clearly thawed and refroze. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.
Yes — USDA FoodKeeper v128 gives about 12 months in the freezer at 0°F (−18°C). Frozen food stays safe indefinitely; that window is about quality, not safety.