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How Long Do Popsicles Last?

How long do popsicles last? Popsicles last for 6-8 months in the freezer if kept at a constant temperature. The shelf life of popsicles depends on a variety of factors, such as the best by date, the preparation method and how they were stored.

Popsicles are typically made of sugar, water and flavorings. They come in many different flavors and colors. Gaining in popularity and availability, because they are healthier, are fruit bars which are pops made with some fruit or even pure fruit.

So, how long do popsicles last? When properly stored, the shelf life of popsicles past their best by date is approximately ...

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Popsicles Expiration Date

(Unopened)	Freezer

Popsicles last for	6-8 Months
Frozen Fruit Bars last for	6-8 Months

Of course, popsicles last for a shorter period of time if they are not stored properly. Remember that popsicles, like a lot of other sweets, usually have a best by date and not an expiration date. So, you may enjoy your popsicles for a time according to the table above after the best by date has expired.

How to tell if Popsicles are bad, rotten or spoiled?

Practicing proper hygiene and food safety techniques will help prevent foodborne illness.

Although not a perfect test, your senses are usually the most reliable instruments to tell if your popsicles have gone bad. Some common traits of bad popsicles are attached ice crystals and/or a sticky gummy coating.

There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expired!

How to store Popsicles to extend their shelf life?

You can help popsicles keep fresh longer by keeping them frozen at all times. They should be the last item placed into your cart at the grocery store and one of the first put away when arriving back home. If you have a power outage, you will want to eat them right away. Once defrosted, popsicles will melt quickly into their liquid state and possibly leak all over the freezer.

Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.

Interesting facts about Popsicles:

The popsicle was invented by Frank Epperson who accidentally left a cup of soda with a stirring stick on the front steps overnight and in the morning called the frozen treat an Epsicle (later patented as Popsicle).1

How long are Popsicles good for when prepared in a dish?

How long do popsicles last? That depends. How long does fruit last? I actually never heard of a recipe using popsicles as an ingredient, but if you have it will expire with the quickest expiring ingredient in the dish.

What are our shelf life resources?

In determining how long Popsicles lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Popsicles.

*An important note about expiration dates...

Although the Popsicles shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!