How long does cream cheese last?
Soft cream cheese should be kept refrigerated and used within five to six days after opening and within one week of the "best when purchased by" date.
| Form | Where | Official window |
|---|---|---|
| soft cream cheese | refrigerator | within five to six days after opening and within one week of the "best when purchased by" date |
| fresh cheese (cream, cottage, Neufchatel) | refrigerator | within two weeks |
The official discard rule
Use within five to six days after opening and within one week of the "best when purchased by" date.
These are the official windows; when in doubt, follow the source linked below.
Grounded in: baycountymi.gov. Every window above appears
verbatim in the linked sources.
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