At one time just the sound of the name Camille could start people coughing, recalling the tragic Lady of the Camellias, the heroine played by Greta Garbo in the vintage film based on a Dumas story, but that image has faded, replaced by a sleek, chic, highly attractive one.
The expiration date stamped on the baking soda box in the Ochef test kitchen is three years off. We assume that means if you opened the box for the first time 35 months from now, it would still be good.
To maximize the shelf life of cooked French fries for safety and quality, refrigerate the French fries in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked French fries will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. How long can cooked French fries be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 Â°F and 140 Â°F; cooked French fries should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.