USDA product 3: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
6 months
No additional note in this entry.
Fridge
After opening
3–4 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
6 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Cheese
parmesan; shredded or grated
Refrigerator
12 months (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
Not Recommended (general guidance)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 4: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
12 months
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
General guidance
Not Recommended (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Cheese
shredded; cheddar, mozzarella, etc.
Refrigerator
1 months (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
3–4 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 5: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1 months
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
3–4 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Cheese
processed slices
Refrigerator
3–4 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
Not Recommended (general guidance)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 6: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
3–4 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
General guidance
Not Recommended (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Cheese
soft such as brie, bel paese, goat
Refrigerator
1–2 weeks (from purchase)
Freezer, quality
6 months (from purchase)
Pantry
No official duration listed
USDA product 7: each published condition kept separate
Where
Condition
Published window
Source notes
Fridge
From purchase
1–2 weeks
No additional note in this entry.
Freezer
From purchase
6 months (quality)
No additional note in this entry.
The source supplies no duration where one is unavailable above. That does not mean unlimited shelf life. Follow a stricter package instruction.
Raw guidance is not a cooked-meal clock.
For a safely cooked mixed meal, USDA’s general leftovers guidance is 3–4 days in the refrigerator. A shorter applicable ingredient or package window still governs. Our recipe planning limit uses the lower end of the shortest component range.
FoodKeeper’s raw, unopened and from-purchase entries describe their stated conditions. Do not add those windows together or use them to restart an older ingredient.
Refrigerate perishables within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F, in shallow containers. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F / 74°C and check several spots with a thermometer. Bring sauces, soups and gravies to a rolling boil.
Unexpected mold, an off odor or unusual texture are reasons to discard food. Their absence cannot prove safety. Do not taste food to test it, and discard food that was handled unsafely or has uncertain unsafe handling.
No original meal in this catalogue uses the exact FoodKeeper preparation linked here. Browse the ingredient and storage entries directly before adding it to another dish.
Common questions
How long does Cheese last in the fridge?
Use the exact preparation and condition in the source entries above. Raw, cooked and after-opening windows can differ; do not merge them into one universal number.
Can you freeze Cheese for meal prep?
Use its published freezer entry where one is listed. Freezer durations are quality ranges under continuous 0°F storage. No duration or “not recommended” is not a promise of suitable freezer quality.
Does cooking restart an ingredient’s storage window?
No. Plan from safe handling and preparation, using the shortest applicable ingredient or package guidance. Cooking cannot repair unsafe prior handling.
Is it safe if it still smells fine?
Smell and appearance cannot prove safety. Follow time, temperature, package and handling guidance, and do not taste food to check.
Can I store a week of portions in the fridge?
Use the specific meal window. Freeze appropriate later portions promptly, or prepare them in a second session. Seven planned days do not mean seven safe refrigerator days.