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Soft cheese, brie type (opened) shelf life
Soft cheese, brie type (opened) keeps 1 week in the fridge. Spoilage signs and the safe-handling notes, from the USDA Cold Food Storage Chart.
Storage at a glance
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Fridge (0-4 °C) | 1 week |
Signs it has gone off
Mould in colours other than the white rind, ammonia smell.
Safe handling
Once mould appears beyond the white rind, discard the whole cheese.
Storage times are guidance, not a guarantee. If it looks or smells wrong, do not taste it to check.
Source: USDA Cold Food Storage Chart / FDA-USDA FoodKeeper · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
How long does soft cheese, brie type (opened) last in the fridge?
1 week — stored sealed, at 4 C or below.
Can you freeze soft cheese, brie type (opened)?
Freezing is not recommended for this food — the texture suffers, or it is simply not stored that way.
How do you know when soft cheese, brie type (opened) has gone off?
Mould in colours other than the white rind, ammonia smell. Trust the signs over any date.
Milk (opened)
Fridge: 5-7 days · freezer: 1-3 months
Yogurt (opened)
Fridge: 1-2 weeks · freezer: 1-2 months
Butter
Fridge: 1-3 months · freezer: 6-9 months
Hard cheese, cheddar type (opened)
Fridge: 3-4 weeks · freezer: 6 months
Cream cheese (opened)
Fridge: 2 weeks · freezer: —
Cottage cheese (opened)
Fridge: 1 week · freezer: —
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