How long shredded cheese stay good

How to store it: "What I do, is use what I call the 'egg drawer' NOTE: Not the vegetable drawer — though that can be used in a pinch and wrap the cheese in cheese cloth, parchment paper, or butcher paper," she said, while advising all cheese lovers to stay away from wrapping it, skin-tight, in cellophane.

How to tell if it's gone bad: "With harder cheeses, you can definitely cut a little mold off, should some pop up," she said. If you are seeing red or black mold, it could be another issue and you should throw the cheese out, honestly. There's more moisture present in the cheeses, so they aren't going to keep as long. I'd say two to four weeks after the expiration date is the basic time frame.

Again, you have to be able to also use your judgment to see if it's still good," she noted. How to store it: Freier often wraps her cheese in breathable parchment-type paper, then places it inside a Ziploc bag. This will also keep the cheesy smell off the rest of the food in your fridge, and vice versa.

How to tell if it's gone bad: "When you buy your cheese and open it up — you have to get to know it. Taste it. Smell it. Really acknowledge it. How long can shredded cheddar cheese be left at room temperature? To further extend the shelf life of unopened shredded cheddar cheese, freeze it; when freezing, place shredded cheddar cheese in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.

Frozen cheddar cheese may lose some of its texture and flavor; the thawed cheese will be best suited to cooked dishes, such as sauces, soups and casseroles. To freeze shredded cheddar cheese, tightly seal original packaging and place in freezer; if freezing for longer than 2 months, place package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.

To maximize the shelf life of shredded cheddar cheese after opening, tightly seal original packaging or place the cheese in resealable plastic bags or airtight containers. How long does an opened package of shredded cheddar cheese last in the fridge? Properly stored, an opened package of shredded cheddar cheese will last for about 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator. Once the package is opened, consume or freeze the shredded cheddar cheese within the time shown for refrigeration, even if the "Best By," "Best if Used By," or "Use By" date has not yet been reached.

In general, if you see mold, toss it. Typical shelf life: Two days for fish and poultry, about five for red meat and two weeks for unopened processed meats; two months to a year in the freezer. The U. Department of Health and Human Services has very specific recommendations for storing various types of meat.

Check out foodsafety. Fish, like cod, flounder and tilapia, lasts only one or two days in the fridge, but about six months in the freezer. Raw red meat and pork has a longer shelf life.