Select the exact preparation below. The USDA entries remain separate: raw and cooked, opened and unopened can have different windows.
USDA FoodKeeper v128. Fridge at 40°F / 4°C or below. Freezer at 0°F / −18°C. Freezer durations mean best quality.
The exact preparation matters.
Ham
canned (“keep refrigerated” label)
Refrigerator
6–9 months (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
Not Recommended (general guidance)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 82: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
6–9 months
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
General guidance
Not Recommended (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fully cooked, bone-in, whole
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 83: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fully cooked, bone-in, half
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 84: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fully cooked, slices, half, or spiral cut
Refrigerator
3–4 days (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 85: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
3–4 days
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fully cooked, arm picnic shoulder, boneless
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 86: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fully cooked, canned, boneless (refrigerated)
Refrigerator
6–9 months (from purchase); 3–5 days (after opening)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 87: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
6–9 months
No additional note in this entry.
Fridge
After opening
3–5 days
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fully cooked, vacuum packed, boneless
Refrigerator
2 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 88: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
2 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, cook-before-eating, bone-in, whole
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 89: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, cook-before-eating, bone-in, half
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 90: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, cook-before-eating, shank or butt portion, bone-in
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 91: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, cook-before-eating, arm picnic shoulder, boneless
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 92: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, cook-before-eating, shoulder roll (butt), boneless
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 93: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, uncooked, whole leg, bone-in
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 94: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, uncooked, whole leg, boneless
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 95: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
fresh, uncooked, half leg, bone-in
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 96: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
country ham (whole or half)
Refrigerator
1 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 97: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
shelf-stable cans
Refrigerator
5–14 days (after opening)
Freezer, quality
No official duration listed
Pantry
6–9 months (from purchase)
USDA product 108: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Pantry
From purchase
6–9 months
No additional note in this entry.
Fridge
After opening
5–14 days
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat
Refrigerator
2 weeks (from purchase); 3–5 days (after opening)
Freezer, quality
1–2 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 515: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
2 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Fridge
After opening
3–5 days
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
1–2 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
uncured, fresh, cooked
Refrigerator
3–4 days (general guidance)
Freezer, quality
3–4 months (general guidance)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 676: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
General guidance
3–4 days
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
General guidance
3–4 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Ham
uncured, fresh, uncooked
Refrigerator
3–5 days (general guidance)
Freezer, quality
6 months (general guidance)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 677: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
General guidance
3–5 days
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
General guidance
6 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Raw guidance is not a cooked-meal clock.
For a safely cooked mixed meal, USDA’s general leftovers guidance is 3–4 days in the refrigerator. A shorter applicable ingredient or package window still governs. Our recipe planning limit uses the lower end of the shortest component range.
FoodKeeper’s raw, unopened and from-purchase entries describe their stated conditions. Do not add those windows together or use them to restart an older ingredient.
Refrigerate perishables within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F, in shallow containers. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F / 74°C and check several spots with a thermometer. Bring sauces, soups and gravies to a rolling boil.
Unexpected mold, an off odor or unusual texture are reasons to discard food. Their absence cannot prove safety. Do not taste food to test it, and discard food that was handled unsafely or has uncertain unsafe handling.
No original meal in this catalogue uses the exact FoodKeeper preparation linked here. Browse the ingredient and storage entries directly before adding it to another dish.
Common questions
How long does Ham last in the fridge?
Use the exact preparation and condition in the source entries above. Raw, cooked and after-opening windows can differ; do not merge them into one universal number.
Can you freeze Ham for meal prep?
Use its published freezer entry where one is listed. Freezer durations are quality ranges under continuous 0°F storage. No duration or “not recommended” is not a promise of suitable freezer quality.
Does cooking restart an ingredient’s storage window?
No. Plan from safe handling and preparation, using the shortest applicable ingredient or package guidance. Cooking cannot repair unsafe prior handling.
Is it safe if it still smells fine?
Smell and appearance cannot prove safety. Follow time, temperature, package and handling guidance, and do not taste food to check.
Can I store a week of portions in the fridge?
Use the specific meal window. Freeze appropriate later portions promptly, or prepare them in a second session. Seven planned days do not mean seven safe refrigerator days.