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Other Foods Storage Guidelines (text version)
 
Before proceeding to the table, the following items should be noted.
 
* Total time 'unopened' product can be stored at home. If recommendation is for 'opened' product, subtract this time from the total or storage 'unopened' time.
 
The text of the table follows.

Other Foods Cheese, parmesan (grated) unopened, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 10 months*, HANDLING HINTS Refrigerate after opening. Keep tightly closed.
Other Foods opened, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 2 months, HANDLING HINTS
Other Foods Coconut (shredded, canned or packed) unopened, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 12 months*, HANDLING HINTS Refrigerate after opening.
Other Foods opened, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 6 months, HANDLING HINTS
Other Foods Meat substitutes, textured protein products (e.g., imitation bacon bits), Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 4 months, HANDLING HINTS Keep tightly closed. For longer storage, refrigerate.
Other Foods Metered-calorie products, instant breakfast, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 6 months, HANDLING HINTS Keep in can, closed jars or original packets.
Other Foods Nuts in shell or cracked nutmeats, packaged (unopened), Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 6 months, HANDLING HINTS Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.
Other Foods vacuum can (unopened), Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 1 year*, HANDLING HINTS
Other Foods other packaging, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 3 months, HANDLING HINTS
Other Foods Peanut butter unopened, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 6-9 months, HANDLING HINTS Refrigeration not needed. Keeps longer if refrigerated. Use at room temperature.
Other Foods opened, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 2-3 months, HANDLING HINTS
Other Foods Peas and beans, dried, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 12 months, HANDLING HINTS Store in airtight container in cool place.
Other Foods Popcorn, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 2 years, HANDLING HINTS Store in airtight container.
Other Foods Whipped topping, dry, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) 12 months, HANDLING HINTS Keep cool and dry.
Other Foods Yeast, dry, Storage Time at 70°F (21°C) Expiration date on package., HANDLING HINTS
  

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