{"id":134170,"date":"2022-07-11T15:11:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:11:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:11:39","slug":"how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does pet fresh last in fridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_long_does_pet_fresh_last_in_fridge\" title=\"How long does pet fresh last in fridge?\">How long does pet fresh last in fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Is_there_a_problem_with_Freshpet_dog_food\" title=\"Is there a problem with Freshpet dog food?\">Is there a problem with Freshpet dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_much_Freshpet_should_I_feed_my_dog\" title=\"How much Freshpet should I feed my dog?\">How much Freshpet should I feed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_can_I_keep_my_pet_food_fresh\" title=\"How can I keep my pet food fresh?\">How can I keep my pet food fresh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_long_does_Freshpet_last_in_the_fridge\" title=\"How long does Freshpet last in the fridge?\">How long does Freshpet last in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Does_Freshpet_dog_food_expire\" title=\"Does Freshpet dog food expire?\">Does Freshpet dog food expire?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Is_something_wrong_with_Freshpet\" title=\"Is something wrong with Freshpet?\">Is something wrong with Freshpet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_long_does_dog_food_stay_fresh_once_opened\" title=\"How long does dog food stay fresh once opened?\">How long does dog food stay fresh once opened?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Is_there_a_recall_on_Freshpet\" title=\"Is there a recall on Freshpet?\">Is there a recall on Freshpet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Whats_wrong_with_Freshpet\" title=\"What&#8217;s wrong with Freshpet?\">What&#8217;s wrong with Freshpet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Can_Freshpet_make_my_dog_sick\" title=\"Can Freshpet make my dog sick?\">Can Freshpet make my dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Is_Freshpet_made_in_China\" title=\"Is Freshpet made in China?\">Is Freshpet made in China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_many_cups_of_fresh_food_should_I_feed_my_dog\" title=\"How many cups of fresh food should I feed my dog?\">How many cups of fresh food should I feed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Does_Freshpet_need_to_be_refrigerated\" title=\"Does Freshpet need to be refrigerated?\">Does Freshpet need to be refrigerated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Can_I_mix_Freshpet_with_dry_dog_food\" title=\"Can I mix Freshpet with dry dog food?\">Can I mix Freshpet with dry dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#What_is_the_problem_with_Freshpet_dog_food\" title=\"What is the problem with Freshpet dog food?\">What is the problem with Freshpet dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_do_you_keep_dog_food_fresh_after_opening\" title=\"How do you keep dog food fresh after opening?\">How do you keep dog food fresh after opening?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Can_dry_dog_food_go_stale\" title=\"Can dry dog food go stale?\">Can dry dog food go stale?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_long_can_dry_dog_food_sit_out\" title=\"How long can dry dog food sit out?\">How long can dry dog food sit out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_long_can_fresh_pet_dog_food_sit_out\" title=\"How long can fresh pet dog food sit out?\">How long can fresh pet dog food sit out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_long_does_Freshpet_last_unopened\" title=\"How long does Freshpet last unopened?\">How long does Freshpet last unopened?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#What_is_the_shelf_life_of_Freshpet_dog_food\" title=\"What is the shelf life of Freshpet dog food?\">What is the shelf life of Freshpet dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#How_long_is_Freshpet_dog_food_good_for_once_opened\" title=\"How long is Freshpet dog food good for once opened?\">How long is Freshpet dog food good for once opened?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#Does_dog_food_go_bad_after_expiration_date\" title=\"Does dog food go bad after expiration date?\">Does dog food go bad after expiration date?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-pet-fresh-last-in-fridge\/#What_is_going_on_with_Freshpet\" title=\"What is going on with Freshpet?\">What is going on with Freshpet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_pet_fresh_last_in_fridge\"><\/span>How long does pet fresh last in fridge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>within 7 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_problem_with_Freshpet_dog_food\"><\/span>Is there a problem with Freshpet dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Workers at Freshpet discovered a single lot of dog food that was contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and had designated it for destruction. However, the contaminated product was accidentally shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets between June 7 to June 10, 2021.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Freshpet_should_I_feed_my_dog\"><\/span>How much Freshpet should I feed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amount to feed per day: <b>1 1\/4 &#8211; 1 2\/3lbs.<\/b><b>Add 1\/4 lb for each additional 25 lbs for dogs exceeding 100 lbs. Serving marks: Freshpet select is ready to serve, simply cut using the serving marks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_keep_my_pet_food_fresh\"><\/span>How can I keep my pet food fresh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Always store raw pet food in the refrigerator for no more than four days at a time in a covered container. If making food in bulk, store it in the freezer using resealable plastic bags or freezer-safe containers. Frozen food can last for up to six months if properly protected from freezer burn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_Freshpet_last_in_the_fridge\"><\/span>How long does Freshpet last in the fridge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To ensure the freshness of our simple and healthy ingredients, all Freshpet treats must be refrigerated and used within <b>10 days of opening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Freshpet_dog_food_expire\"><\/span>Does Freshpet dog food expire?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nutrition comes before convenience <b>Freshpet has a shelf life just months away and must be used within 7 days of opening. Expiration dates are a good indicator of how fresh, natural and healthy your pets food is.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_something_wrong_with_Freshpet\"><\/span>Is something wrong with Freshpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Workers at Freshpet discovered a single lot of dog food that was <b>contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and had designated it for destruction. However, the contaminated product was accidentally shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets between June 7 to June 10, 2021.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dog_food_stay_fresh_once_opened\"><\/span>How long does dog food stay fresh once opened?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>within 6 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_recall_on_Freshpet\"><\/span>Is there a recall on Freshpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The recall involves 4.5-pound bags of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home cooked Chicken Recipe with a sell-by date of October 29, 2022, and UPC code 627975011673, the company said. Both can be found on the bottom of the bags. Salmonella can put both animals and people at risk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_wrong_with_Freshpet\"><\/span>What&#8217;s wrong with Freshpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Caused the Recall? Workers at Freshpet discovered a single lot of dog food that was <b>contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and had designated it for destruction. However, the contaminated product was accidentally shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets between June 7 to June 10, 2021.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Freshpet_make_my_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can Freshpet make my dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Freshpet has received no reports of illness, injury, or adverse reaction to date, and has issued this recall because of our deep commitment to the safety of our pet parents and their dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Freshpet_made_in_China\"><\/span>Is Freshpet made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>97% of Freshpet ingredients come from the USA and Canada. Our vitamins and minerals are sourced outside the USA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cups_of_fresh_food_should_I_feed_my_dog\"><\/span>How many cups of fresh food should I feed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult Dog Size (lbs)Dry Food Feeding Amount (Cups)26 to 502 to 2-2\/351 to 752-2\/3 to 3-1\/376 to 1003-1\/3 to 4-1\/4100+4-1\/4 plus 1\/4 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs3 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Freshpet_need_to_be_refrigerated\"><\/span>Does Freshpet need to be refrigerated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To ensure the freshness of our simple and healthy ingredients, <b>all Freshpet treats must be refrigerated and used within 10 days of opening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_mix_Freshpet_with_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>Can I mix Freshpet with dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Studies do show <b>mixing some fresh, raw food with kibble is much better health-wise than kibble alone. A full raw diet is the best thing you can feed your pet and is the ideal that we should all strive for as responsible pet guardians.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_problem_with_Freshpet_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the problem with Freshpet dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Caused the Recall? Workers at Freshpet discovered a single lot of dog food that was <b>contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and had designated it for destruction. However, the contaminated product was accidentally shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets between June 7 to June 10, 2021.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_dog_food_fresh_after_opening\"><\/span>How do you keep dog food fresh after opening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Store dry dog food properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>To keep dry dog food fresh once you open the bag, its best to store pet food within the original bag inside of an air-tight plastic, glass or aluminum container.<\/li>\n<li>Look for pet food storage containers that have a rubber gasket on the lid to better keep air and moisture out of the food.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dry_dog_food_go_stale\"><\/span>Can dry dog food go stale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If stored properly, bags of unopened dried dog food will generally last up to 18 months after manufacture. Once dried dog food has been opened, you should generally aim to use it within 6 weeks. Storing your dog food properly will help to preserve its freshness for as long as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_dry_dog_food_sit_out\"><\/span>How long can dry dog food sit out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer to how long can dry dog food sit out is simple: it should be fine for <b>about 8 hours. When you put dry kibble into your dogs bowl, you can generally leave it for the rest of the day without worrying. It doesnt contain any moisture that might invite mold or mildew.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_fresh_pet_dog_food_sit_out\"><\/span>How long can fresh pet dog food sit out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1 hour<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_Freshpet_last_unopened\"><\/span>How long does Freshpet last unopened?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A package of Freshpet will last <b>6 months, if unopened, in the fridge. And its not cooked, according to the Freshpet representative.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_shelf_life_of_Freshpet_dog_food\"><\/span>What is the shelf life of Freshpet dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_Freshpet_dog_food_good_for_once_opened\"><\/span>How long is Freshpet dog food good for once opened?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>within 7 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_food_go_bad_after_expiration_date\"><\/span>Does dog food go bad after expiration date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Its generally agreed that <b>its okay to feed your pets opened dry food three months after its best by datebut you should keep in mind that they probably wont be getting all the nutrients the food would normally have. For opened canned food kept in the fridge, use it up within five to seven days of opening it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_going_on_with_Freshpet\"><\/span>What is going on with Freshpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Workers at Freshpet discovered a single lot of dog food that was contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and had designated it for destruction. However, the contaminated product was accidentally shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets between June 7 to June 10, 2021.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does pet fresh last in fridge?Is there a problem with Freshpet dog food?How much Freshpet should I feed my dog?How can I keep my pet food fresh?How long does Freshpet last in the fridge?Does Freshpet dog food expire?Is something wrong with Freshpet?How long does dog food stay fresh once opened?Is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134170"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134170"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134170\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}