How Long Food Lasts

Dairy Products & Eggs

How long does string cheese last?

Fridge

-

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

Can you freeze string cheese?

    Can you refreeze string 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 string cheese be kept out of the fridge?

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

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you refreeze string cheese?

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

    Can string cheese be kept out of the fridge?

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

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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.

    • String Cheese, fridge: 5 months (fsis.usda.gov, a source gives a shorter time)