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FOOD STORAGE — HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP...

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COLBY CHEESE, SOLD IN WRAPPED BLOCK — UNOPENED
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
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1-2 months
Freezer
Freezer
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3 months
Tips
  • Keep cheese refrigerated.
  • If mold develops on the surface of the cheese, cut away 1 inch around and below the moldy area and re-cover the cheese in fresh wrap.
  • To freeze: cut the cheese into portions no larger than 1/2 pound each, and wrap tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag.
  • Frozen cheese may become crumbly and lose some of its 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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