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How to store sparkling mineral water?

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USDA's FoodKeeper lists Water (commercially bottled): unopened, indefinitely in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists commercially bottled water.

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SourceUSDA FoodKeeper v128
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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 Water (commercially bottled): unopened, indefinitely in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists commercially bottled water.

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.

Water (commercially bottled)

Where How long
Pantry, unopened indefinitely
  • Water will store indefinitely, though the taste may be impacted by storage conditions, including sunlight, items stored around it and the containers being used to store it.

Storage tips

Keep sparkling mineral water in the place and container the package says. FoodKeeper adds: Water will store indefinitely, though the taste may be impacted by storage conditions, including sunlight, items stored around it and the containers being used to store it.

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 Water (commercially bottled): unopened, indefinitely in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists commercially bottled water. 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.

People also ask

How long does sparkling mineral water last?

USDA's FoodKeeper lists Water (commercially bottled): unopened, indefinitely in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists commercially bottled water.

How should I store sparkling mineral water?

Follow the package. Water will store indefinitely, though the taste may be impacted by storage conditions, including sunlight, items stored around it and the containers being used to store it.

How can I tell if sparkling mineral water 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 Apr 3, 2024 · Updated Nov 1, 2026
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