Food storage guide
How long food lasts in the fridge, freezer and pantry, how to store it, and how to tell when it has gone bad. Every answer is checked against food-safety guidance and dated.
Dairy
Almond Milk
In the fridge: Opened: 7–10 daysButter
In the fridge: 1–2 monthsCheese
In the fridge: Hard, opened: 3–4 weeks · Soft: 1–2 weeksCream Cheese
In the fridge: About 2 weeksGreek Yogurt
In the fridge: 1–2 weeksKefir
In the fridge: Unopened: about 1 week · Opened: 1–2 daysMilk
In the fridge: Until the use-by date on the cartonOat Milk
In the fridge: Opened: about 5–7 days · Chilled, unopened: about 2 months from productionSoy Milk
In the fridge: Opened: 7–10 daysYogurt
In the fridge: 1–2 weeksCheddar
In the fridge: Unopened: about 6 months · Opened: 3–4 weeksMozzarella
In the fridge: Fresh: 1–2 weeks · Shredded: about 1 monthParmesan
In the fridge: Wedge, opened: 3–4 weeks · Unopened: about 6 months · Grated: up to 12 monthsFeta
In the fridge: Opened: 1–2 weeks