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Eggs & dairy

Eggs, milk, cheese, and yogurt — where package dates matter most.

EggsFridge: 21–35 days (safety) · Freezer quality: 12 months MilkFridge: 5–7 days (safety) · Freezer quality: 3 months Soft cheeseFridge: 7 days (safety) · Freezer quality: 1–2 months Hard cheeseFridge: 21–28 days (quality) · Freezer quality: 6 months YogurtFridge: 7–14 days (safety) · Freezer quality: 1–2 months

Figures follow official US guidance; package use-by dates (a safety limit in the EU/UK) always supersede them. Full conditions and sources are on each food page.