How Long Food Lasts

Dairy Products & Eggs

How long does pimento cheese last?

Quick answer

Pimento cheese (packaged) keeps use-by date on package in the fridge.

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Fridge

Per the printed date

use-by date on package

Freezer

No known time

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Pantry

No known time

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Refreeze after thawing in the fridge?

United States
Yes
United Kingdom
Only after cooking

How long does pimento cheese last in the fridge?

  • Packageduse-by date on packagePer the printed date

Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.

Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

Can you freeze pimento cheese?

    Can you refreeze pimento cheese?

    • In the United KingdomOnly after cooking
    • In the United StatesYes

    You can freeze food again once cooked, but you’ll only be able to reheat it once after that

    Food thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be some loss of quality.

    Foods thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing.

    After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods.

    Can pimento cheese be kept out of the fridge?

    Official sources give no room-temperature (cupboard) storage time for pimento cheese.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How long does pimento cheese last in the fridge?

    Packaged: use-by date on package.

    Can you refreeze pimento cheese?

    In the United Kingdom: Only after cooking; In the United States: Yes.

    Can pimento cheese be kept out of the fridge?

    Official sources give no room-temperature (cupboard) storage time for pimento cheese.

    Good to know

    Other figures given by the sources for close variants:

    • Pimento cheese, packaged Fridge 4 weeks

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    Sources

    We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last checked: 1 October 2026.

    Values we do not display (1)

    Values below were set aside: unconfirmed by a second independent source, or contradicted by a shorter time.

    • Packaged, opened, fridge: 4 weeks (fsis.usda.gov, a source gives a shorter time)