How Long Does Soft Cheese (Brie, Mozzarella) Last?
Soft Cheese (Brie, Mozzarella) keeps 1–2 weeks in the refrigerator after opening, according to cited USDA/FDA storage references.
- 2 cited USDA/FDA/FSIS sources
- Editorial review · Verified June 2026
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Based on USDA/FSIS guidance:
Keep eggs and refrigerated dairy at 40°F or below; sell-by dates are quality guides, not safety deadlines when storage has been cold.
Discard soft cheese entirely at the first sign of mould — unlike hard cheese, mould can spread invisibly through its high-moisture body.
How to tell if it's gone bad
- Look:Any mould, pink or grey spots
- Smell:Sour or ammonia smell
- Texture:Slimy rind or watery pooling
When in doubt, throw it out. If Soft Cheese (Brie, Mozzarella) smells, looks, or feels off — discard it. Food poisoning is not worth the risk.
Can you freeze Soft Cheese (Brie, Mozzarella)?
Freezing Soft Cheese (Brie, Mozzarella) is not recommended for this storage state. Use the storage guidance above.
Freezing isn't recommended for soft cheeses like cream cheese, brie, ricotta, or cottage cheese: their high moisture separates as they thaw, leaving a grainy, watery, crumbly texture. If you must, freeze well-wrapped for a month or two and use it only stirred into cooked dishes, sauces, or bakes where the changed texture won't be noticed.
Storage tips
Keep soft cheese tightly covered in the fridge and bring only the portion you will eat to room temperature before serving.
Is it still good?
Enter when you bought or opened it and where it's stored.
Common questions
- How long does opened Soft cheese (brie, mozzarella) last in the fridge?
- Opened Soft cheese (brie, mozzarella) lasts 1–2 weeks refrigerated.
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