How long does string Cheese last?
String Cheese keeps for 5 months in the fridge. Times are USDA FoodKeeper quality guidelines from the point of purchase unless noted.
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5 months
from the package date
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How string Cheese compares with other dairy products & eggs
USDA FoodKeeper gives string Cheese one time: 5 months in the fridge from the package date, and no figure for the other places. A blank usually means the food is not stored that way, not that the data is missing. The foods USDA lists next to string Cheese in dairy products & eggs show the range for the group:
| Food | Pantry | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quark | no guideline | 7 to 10 days | no guideline |
| Rice milk | no guideline | Use by the package date | no guideline |
| Ricotta | no guideline | 2 weeks | Not recommended |
| Sour cream | no guideline | Use by the package date | Not recommended |
| Soy milk | no guideline | Use by the package date | no guideline |
| Vegan Cheddar Cheese | no guideline | 4 months | no guideline |
| Whipped cream | no guideline | 3 to 4 weeks | Not recommended |
| Whipped topping(first of 2 kinds) | no guideline | 3 months | Not recommended |
| Yogurt | no guideline | 1 to 2 weeks | 1 to 2 months |
About dairy products & eggs. Milk, cheese, yogurt and eggs are among the most perishable items in the kitchen and depend on a steady, cold fridge to stay safe. Soft cheeses spoil faster than hard ones, and eggs, despite lasting for weeks, are worth checking before use. All dairy products & eggs.
How to tell string cheese has gone bad
General signs for dairy products & eggs, the group USDA lists string cheese under.
- Sour, sharp smell from milk or yogurt that was mild before
- Mould on cheese that is not part of the recipe
- Eggs that float in a bowl of water instead of sinking
- Slimy or watery texture on soft cheese or yogurt
- Yellowing or watery separation showing up in milk
More on dairy products & eggs. The times above are quality guidelines, not safety limits; food that shows these signs goes out regardless of the date.
Storage habits that make the difference
Keep dairy and eggs in the coldest part of the fridge, not the door, at 40 F (4 C) or below. Store eggs in their original carton to protect them and track the date. Reseal cheese tightly in wax paper or a container, and keep milk capped between pours.
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Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset (public domain). Times assume a fridge at 40 F (4 C) and a freezer at 0 F (-18 C). How we decode the data.