Butter — Dairy Products & Eggs — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Butter (1 source variant).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Dairy Products & Eggs. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
Butter
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedMay be left at room temperature for 1 - 2 days. |
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 1–2 months |
| Freezer — from purchase | 6–9 months |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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