PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEESE SPREAD, DIP, OR SAUCE, COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED — OPENED
Refrigerator
3-4 weeks
Freezer
3 months
Tips
Keep refrigerated and tightly covered.
If processed cheese product develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, it should be discarded for quality purposes.
Freeze in airtight containers or place in heavy-duty freezer bags.
Frozen cheese product may lose some of its texture and flavor; the thawed cheese product 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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