How long is tuna salad safe to eat?

- Homemade tuna salad: 3 to 5 days.

- Store-bought tuna salad: Check the "use-by" date on the package.

Frozen

- Tuna salad can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Tips for storing tuna salad

- Store tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

- If you're not going to eat the tuna salad within 3 to 5 days, freeze it.

- When you're ready to eat frozen tuna salad, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or under cold running water.

- Once thawed, tuna salad should be eaten within 24 hours.