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Considering the overwhelming success of the first installment of the shelf life of foods, I've decided to provide you with another series of questions about how long certain foods last. Hopefully this will prevent your favorite foods from spoiling in your fridge, or worse, making you sick. 1- How long does a keg last? Go ahead, stretch that keg party out over an entire month. If stored in a cool, dry place, kegs can usually be kept for a couple of months. They also tend to have expiry dates, so if you're unsure, check the label. 2- How long does raw bacon last? Throw it out after a week. A sealed package of raw bacon will last for about a week in the fridge, and about one month in the freezer. 3- How long does an open package of hot dogs last? Long enough for you to enjoy a full workweek of fresh hotdogs for dinner. If kept in a sealed container, hot dogs will last about five to seven days in the fridge, and will keep for up to two months in the freezer. 4- How long does an open bottle of wine last? Not very long. Once opened, wine begins to oxidize rapidly; red wine may last a day or so longer than white, but neither will be very palatable after two or three days. This process of oxidation doesn't make wine toxic, but it will taste unpleasant (have you ever tried drinking vinegar?). However, putting the cork back into an opened bottle of wine and putting it back in the fridge will keep it from over-maturing for about a week. 5- How long can you keep a bottle of vodka? Maybe some things do last forever. Vodka, wonder drink that it is, can last indefinitely. Since liquor like whisky, Scotch and vodka are distilled, and already aged, they won't deteriorate like wine or beer. Just keep it away from bright light, and your vodka will keep forever. 6- Do condiments ever spoil? In the fridge, opened ketchup, jams and jellies will remain in an optimal state for about six months. Mustard and soy sauce will hang on for about a year, mayo and barbecue sauce last about two months, and salsa should get the axe after one month. 7- How long before leftover takeout goes bad? Whether the greasy goodness is of the Chinese, Italian or American variety, don't even consider getting close to the stuff if it's been left out at room temperature for more than two hours; however, if refrigerated, takeout is edible for about three or four days. 8- How long does chocolate last? Don't worry if your girlfriend doesn't gobble up all that Belgian chocolate you gave her in one night. Chocolate stays fresh for about eight months, and lasts for up to a year if stored in a tightly sealed package. 9- How long does bottled beer last? That all depends on the kind of beer you choose. The freshness period for bottled lager is about four months; five months for stronger brewed ales. Some beers contain freshness dates, so check the labels. 10- Can a plate of cooked pasta still be good after two weeks? No. Plain, cooked pasta can last for up to four days in the fridge, and will remain edible in the freezer for three months. 11- How long does it take before hard-boiled eggs spoil? Refrigerated hard-boiled eggs should be eaten seven days after being cooked.

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