FAQ | Smucker's (2024)

FAQs

Can Smuckers jam go bad? ›

Under normal conditions, unopened products should remain of good quality until the expiry date. However, over time the flavour and color of products will decline. How long will my opened jar of jam remain fresh? Keeping the opened product refrigerated will discourage spoilage.

Refrigeration is not necessary and may make the product difficult to spread. Natural peanut butters that do not contain any stabilizers, like our Smucker's 'Adams' and 'Laura Scudder's' natural peanut butter products, are typically best stored at room temperature whether opened or unopened.”

Do I need to refrigerate your jams, jellies, preserves and fruit spreads? We recommend refrigerating our fruit spreads, jams, jellies and preserves after opening, per the instructions on the back label of our products.

The unique formula of Goober allows for it to be stored differently than our traditional j… Q: Does this need to be refrigerated after opening? Great question, we appreciate you asking! Our Smucker's Goober does not need to be refrige…

That's because the sugar-resistant yeasts and bacteria will start fermenting the sugars into alcohol and other flavors, he explains. However, the jar of jam or jelly will still be safe to eat, so long as it wasn't opened.

According to The National Peanut Board, an unopened jar of peanut butter can last six to nine months at room temperature. Once opened, they say that it can last two to three months in the pantry before you should move it to the fridge, where it can maintain quality for another three to four months.

A: Opened home-canned jams and jellies should be kept in the refrigerator at 40°F or lower. “Regular” – or pectin-added, full-sugar – cooked jams and jellies are best stored for 1 month in the refrigerator after opening. They may last longer depending on the specific product and how it is used.

We suggest storing Smucker's^® Magic Shell Caramel Flavored Topping at room temperature, even after opening. Do not refrigerate. If Magic Shell Toppings are stored below 65º, the product will separate and harden.

Our Goober PB&J Stripes can be kept at room temperature once opened.

Do Uncrustables go bad if not refrigerated? ›

For best product experience, we do not recommend refrigerating Uncrustables as it may dry out the bread. If you choose to refrigerate the sandwiches, they should be eaten within 1 day or 24 hours for best taste. Uncrustables crustless sandwiches should be eaten within 8 to 10 hours of thawing.

- Unpleasant or off smell. - Changes in texture, such as becoming runnier or forming lumps. - Altered taste, which may be sour or fermented. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to discard the jam and not consume it.

Not to scare you but you can't really detect this deadly toxin so the best way to avoid botulism poisoning is by learning about it.

Serious health risks associated with expired jam predominantly stem from bacterial contamination. These can include: Food Poisoning: Caused by consuming jam with harmful bacteria like Clostridium botulinum. Botulism: A rare illness resulting from toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum.

Here's how long homemade jam lasts: For homemade jam, using sugar and processed by canning in a hot water bath, you can expect to get about two years of shelf life when stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep your homemade jam in the refrigerator for up to three months.