When do tortilla shells go bad?

The answer depends on the type of tortilla shells and how they are stored.

Unopened tortilla shells:

- Soft tortilla shells:

- In the pantry: up to 2 weeks

- In the refrigerator: up to 2 months

- In the freezer: up to 6 months

- Hard tortilla shells:

- In the pantry: up to 1 month

- In the refrigerator: up to 2 months

- In the freezer: up to 8 months

Opened tortilla shells:

- Soft tortilla shells:

- At room temperature: 1-2 days

- In the refrigerator: up to 1 week

- In the freezer: up to 6 months

- Hard tortilla shells:

- At room temperature: 1-2 weeks

- In the refrigerator: up to 2 months

- In the freezer: up to 8 months

Signs of spoiled tortilla shells:

- Discoloration (darkening or spotting)

- Mold growth

- Off odor

- Rancid taste

- Stale texture