How long does dairy last?

21 dairy items with fridge, pantry, and freezer durations. Click any item for spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.

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  Whole Milk Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Skim / 2% Milk Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Greek Yogurt Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Regular Yogurt Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Butter Fridge 3 months · Pantry 1–2 weeks · Freezer 1 year
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  Cream Cheese Fridge 10–14 days · Freezer 2 months (texture changes)
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  Sour Cream Fridge 2–3 weeks
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  Heavy Cream Fridge 7–10 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Cottage Cheese Fridge 7–10 days
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  Hard Cheese (Cheddar, Swiss) Fridge 3–4 weeks · Freezer 6 months
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  Soft Cheese (Brie, Camembert) Fridge 1 week · Freezer 2 months
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  Parmesan (block) Fridge 2 months · Freezer 1 year
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  Shredded Cheese Fridge 3–4 weeks · Freezer 6 months
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  Half & Half Fridge 7–10 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Ricotta Cheese Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Mascarpone Fridge 3–5 days
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  Whipped Cream (canned) Fridge 3 months
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  Whipped Cream (homemade) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 2 months
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  Milk Kefir Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 1 month
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  Condensed Milk (opened) Fridge 2 weeks · Freezer 3 months
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  Evaporated Milk (opened) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 3 months