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FOOD STORAGE — HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP...

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COLBY CHEESE, SHREDDED OR SLICED, COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED — UNOPENED PACKAGE
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
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1 week after date on package
Freezer
Freezer
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3 months
Tips
  • Keep refrigerated; do not open package until ready to use.
  • If cheese develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, it should be discarded; if mold appears, discard the entire package.
  • To freeze, place original packaging in freezer; if freezing for longer than 2 months, place package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
  • Frozen 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.
  • Freezer time shown is for best quality only — foods kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.

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