Fridge storage
How long does Greek yogurt last in the fridge?
About 7 days for Greek yogurt. That’s what Well Stockd plans on; the table below has the sources’ own times.
Times are for a fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below. They’re a guide, not a safety guarantee.
How we checked this: each storage time here is checked against the source named beside it, USDA FoodKeeper, USDA FSIS or another, before the page goes live. A time marked “Our estimate” is Well Stockd’s own, since FoodKeeper and FSIS give none. Editorial policy
Greek yogurt is yogurt strained to remove liquid whey, which makes it thicker. FoodKeeper has one entry for all yogurt, so Greek yogurt gets the same 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge. Source: UConn Extension: yogurt, kefir and other choices (opens in a new tab)
Read the full guide: Can you freeze Greek yogurt? Yes, here's how it holds up
How long it keeps
- Unopened
- Up to the printed date, typically 1 to 2 weeks Source: USDA FoodKeeper: Yogurt (opens in a new tab)
- Opened or cut
- About 1 week once opened Our estimate: FoodKeeper and FSIS give no time for this.
- Freezer
- About 2 months (60 days) at best quality. Frozen food stays safe indefinitely at 0°F; the time is about texture and flavor. Source: USDA FoodKeeper: Yogurt (opens in a new tab)Compare freezer times for other foods on the printable freezer storage chart.
- How to store it
- Airtight on a shelf. The whey that pools on top is normal. Stir it back in.
How to tell if Greek yogurt has gone bad
Dates are estimates; these are the checks that actually decide it. Don’t taste food to check whether it has gone bad.
Throw it out at once if you see:
- Any mold
- Watery separation with a yeasty smell
- Puffed or domed lid
Sources and limits
Write the date it went in on the container, and use it within 7 days. If the package has a date, go by whichever comes first. Don't wait for a weekly check.
Well Stockd doesn’t know when this food was harvested, packed, bought, opened or cooked. Write down the date you opened, cooked or refrigerated it, follow the package directions, keep your fridge at 40°F or below, and check the official listing when food safety is in question.
Each time in the table names its source beside it. A time marked “Our estimate” is Well Stockd’s own, because FoodKeeper and FSIS give none for that food in that state, and where our time differs from FoodKeeper’s, the row shows FoodKeeper’s figure too. The number at the top is Well Stockd’s own estimate. It’s a guide, not a safety guarantee: FoodKeeper says storage times are guidelines, and quality varies with how food is grown, handled, shipped and stored. This page was last updated .