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About Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).

Experience
I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.

Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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Food Safety Issues - Pumpkin Pie

Expert: Carol Schlitt - 11/11/2009

Question
How long doe pumpkin pie keep in the refrigerator?

Answer
Hi Janet,

The general recommendation for custard and egg-based pies is to refrigerated and use within 2 to 3 days. While they may be safe longer, quality begins to diminish (soggy crust, separation of the filling from the crust, water forming on top of the filling, etc) within a few days of refrigeration.

If you can not use the pie within 2-3 days, I suggest you freeze it for future use. For best quality, freeze for no longer than 2 months.

Carol

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