Dairy

Dairy products are some of the fastest-spoiling items in the fridge. Most lose freshness within 1–2 weeks of opening. Keep them cold, sealed, and toward the back of the shelf where the temperature is most stable.

• Almond Milk

  In the fridge: Opened: 7–10 days

• Butter

  In the fridge: 1–2 months

• Cheese

  In the fridge: Hard, opened: 3–4 weeks · Soft: 1–2 weeks

• Cream Cheese

  In the fridge: About 2 weeks

• Greek Yogurt

  In the fridge: 1–2 weeks

• Kefir

  In the fridge: Unopened: about 1 week · Opened: 1–2 days

• Milk

  In the fridge: Until the use-by date on the carton

• Oat Milk

  In the fridge: Opened: about 5–7 days · Chilled, unopened: about 2 months from production

• Soy Milk

  In the fridge: Opened: 7–10 days

• Yogurt

  In the fridge: 1–2 weeks

• Cheddar

  In the fridge: Unopened: about 6 months · Opened: 3–4 weeks

• Mozzarella

  In the fridge: Fresh: 1–2 weeks · Shredded: about 1 month

• Parmesan

  In the fridge: Wedge, opened: 3–4 weeks · Unopened: about 6 months · Grated: up to 12 months

• Feta

  In the fridge: Opened: 1–2 weeks