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How long does homemade raspberry juice last in the fridge?

Quick answer

USDA's FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Orange juice (freshly squeezed): unopened, 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator; 2 to 3 weeks in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for homemade raspberry juice. Packaged juice and fresh-squeezed orange and apple juice are the closest.

Pantry, from date of purchase3 weeks
Pantry, after opening7 to 12 days
Refrigerator, after opening8 to 12 days
SourceUSDA FoodKeeper v128
In this article
  1. Contents
  2. What USDA FoodKeeper says
  3. Storage tips
  4. When to throw it out
  5. Conclusion

The short answer: USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Orange juice (freshly squeezed): unopened, 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator; 2 to 3 weeks in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for homemade raspberry juice. Packaged juice and fresh-squeezed orange and apple juice are the closest.

Contents

  1. What USDA FoodKeeper says
  2. Storage tips
  3. When to throw it out
  4. Conclusion

What USDA FoodKeeper says

FoodKeeper is the storage guide from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The figures below are read from the data file (version 128, last modified 6 September 2018 in the file’s version table). “From date of purchase” means counted from the day you bought it.

Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch

Where How long
Pantry, from date of purchase 3 weeks
Pantry, after opening 7 to 12 days
Refrigerator, after opening 8 to 12 days

Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

Where How long
Refrigerator, unopened 2 to 3 days
Freezer 2 to 3 weeks

Apple juice (fresh squeezed)

Where How long
Refrigerator, unopened 6 days
Freezer 12 months

Storage tips

Keep homemade raspberry juice in the place and container the package says. FoodKeeper gives no extra tip for this entry.

When to throw it out

These signs are our general advice, not an agency rule. An off or sour smell, mould, an unusual texture, or a swollen or leaking container means it should go in the bin. Do not taste it to check.

Conclusion

USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Orange juice (freshly squeezed): unopened, 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator; 2 to 3 weeks in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for homemade raspberry juice. Packaged juice and fresh-squeezed orange and apple juice are the closest. Check the date on your package and throw it out if in doubt.

General information, not medical advice. When in doubt, throw it out. If you are pregnant, elderly, or have a weak immune system, follow the date on the package and ask your doctor.

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How long does homemade raspberry juice last?

USDA's FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Orange juice (freshly squeezed): unopened, 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator; 2 to 3 weeks in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for homemade raspberry juice. Packaged juice and fresh-squeezed orange and apple juice are the closest.

How should I store homemade raspberry juice?

Follow the package. FoodKeeper gives no extra storage tip for this entry; our general advice is a clean, closed container and the right temperature for the product.

How can I tell if homemade raspberry juice has gone bad?

Our general advice, not an agency rule: an off or sour smell, mould, unusual texture or a swollen or leaking container means throw it out. Do not taste it to check.

General information only, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or are pregnant, ask your doctor before changing what you drink.

Sources

  1. USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data, version 128 (English), as downloaded 1 November 2026
Written by Drinks Type Editorial Team · Published Jan 19, 2025 · Updated Nov 1, 2026
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