If You Keep the Door Closed on the Refrigerator While the Beef Jerky is Inside, It won’t Go Bad.
Beef jerky has a shelf life of one year if it is stored in an airtight container. Beef jerky that has been recently produced can remain edible for up to two weeks if it is not refrigerated. The convenience store or gas station may have had beef jerky on display that was stored in airtight containers.
Because it is less resistant to bacteria and will be more fragile when exposed to the weather, beef jerky should be stored in the refrigerator once it has been opened. Keeping this product in the refrigerator will extend the amount of time it can be kept before it goes bad.