FoodStorageCheck

How long does cheese (hard such as cheddar, swiss, block parmesan) keep from purchase in the refrigerator?

Official USDA FoodKeeper guidance for one exact storage condition

RefrigeratorFrom the purchase date

6 months

This is storage guidance from the cited FoodKeeper record, not a guarantee that food remains safe through the final day.

Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)

Answer basis

Food
Cheese
Preparation or package state
hard such as cheddar, swiss, block parmesan
Storage
Refrigerator
Timing
From the purchase date
Source field
DOP_Refrigerate

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.

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