How long does chicken broth last in the fridge, freezer and pantry

Last checked July 2, 2025

FoodKeeper lists chicken broth/stock/consommé, commercially produced as keeping in the pantry until the package use-by date, for 7 days in the fridge and 2 to 3 months in the freezer. These are estimates for food stored as described. We have not yet confirmed whether USDA has published newer FoodKeeper data since this release.

Food	Pantry	Fridge	Freezer
Chicken broth/stock/consommé, commercially produced	Package use-by date	7 daysAfter opening: 3 to 4 days	2 to 3 months

Source: USDA FoodKeeper, data release 2018-09-06, foodkeeper.json

Check it first. When in doubt, throw it out. Check the label and the date.