FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
How long does cereal (cook before eating (oatmeal, etc.)) last?
SOURCE USDA FOODKEEPER · DATASET V128
Cereal (cook before eating (oatmeal, etc.)) keeps about 6–12 months in the pantry, per USDA FoodKeeper guidance.
| Where | How long | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pantry | 6–12 months | After opening. |
Data: USDA FoodKeeper, dataset version 128. Windows assume typical products stored properly.