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FoodKeeper Category 46 Verified Foods

Dairy Products & Eggs Storage Guide

Recommended shelf life, temperature conditions, and date calculation for foods in the Dairy Products & Eggs category according to official USDA FoodKeeper datasets.

💡 Key Handling Rules for Dairy Products & Eggs

🌡️ Temperature Control: Keep refrigerated items at or below 40°F (4°C) to inhibit bacterial growth.

🧊 Freezer Storage: Wrap in moisture-proof, airtight materials to prevent freezer burn and oxidation.

⚠️ Safety Check: Inspect for odor changes, texture softening, or discoloration before cooking or serving.

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A B C D E G K M N P Q R S V W Y

A

1 items

Almond milk

B

2 items

C

16 items

Cheese (hard such as cheddar, swiss, block parmesan)

Cheese (parmesan; shredded or grated)

Cheese (processed slices)

Cheese (shredded; cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)

Cheese (soft such as brie, bel paese, goat)

Cheese Curds (fresh, unaged)

Coconut milk

Coffee creamer (liquid refrigerated)

Coffee creamer (powdered)

Cottage cheese

Cream (half and half)

Cream (heavy)

Cream (light)

Cream (whipped, sweetened)

Cream (whipping, ultrapasteurized)

Cream cheese

D

1 items

Dips (sour cream based)

E

6 items

Egg substitutes (liquid)

Eggnog (commercial)

Eggs (hard boiled cooked)

Eggs (in shell)

Eggs (raw whites, yolks)

G

1 items

K

1 items

Kefir (fermented milk)

M

3 items

Milk (lactose-free)

Milk (plain or flavored)

N

1 items

Nacho cheese (store bought)

Fridge Freezer Pantry

P

3 items

Pimento cheese (packaged)

Powdered milk

Q

1 items

Quark (fresh cheese)

R

2 items

S

3 items

String Cheese

V

1 items

Vegan Cheddar Cheese

W

3 items

Whipped cream (aerosol can)

Whipped topping (aerosol can)

Whipped topping (tub)

Y

1 items