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How Long Do Oreos Last?

How Long Do Oreos Last? Oreos last for at least 2-3 weeks beyond their "best by" date before tasting stale or otherwise going bad. The shelf life of Oreos depends on a variety of factors, such as the best before date and how they are stored.

Oreos are the best selling packaged cookie in the United States and they now can be purchased with cream centers to coordinate with most major holidays throughout the year.

Eaten alone or mixed into another dessert recipe, Oreos are their own distinct cookie. Nabisco not only changes up the cream colors sometimes, but they also offer changed up cookies with a vanilla outside and chocolate cream filling. More recently, they introduced a handy re-sealable package. This re-sealable packaging used by Nabisco for their Oreos actually keeps the cookies fresh while withstanding multiple openings and closings.

So, how long do Oreos last? When properly stored, the shelf life of Oreos past their best by date is approximately ...

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Oreos Expiration Date

(Unopened)	Pantry
	Past Printed Date
Oreos	2-3 Weeks
(Unopened)	Pantry
Oreos	3-7 Days

Of course, all foods last for a shorter period of time if they are not stored properly. Remember that Oreos, like a lot of other snacks, usually have a best by date and not a use by date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use them even after their best before date has lapsed.

How to tell if Oreos are bad, rotten or spoiled?

Practicing proper hygiene and food safety techniques will help prevent foodborne illness.

About three weeks after the sell-by or best-by date has passed, an unopened bag of oreos will begin to soften. When Oreos have gone bad, they loose their crisp crunch. So, taste is the best way to tell if your Oreos have gone bad.

There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expired!

How to store Oreos to extend their shelf life?

The original package works great as long you tightly re-seal the opening. The shelf life of Oreos can be extended by storing them in a cool, dry and dark place like the pantry. Humid environments will make Oreos go bad and become stale quicker.

Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.

How long are Oreos good for when prepared in a dish?

How long do Oreos last? That depends. How long does ice cream last? In general, Oreos last only as long as the quickest expiring ingredient in the dish that it is prepared.

What are our shelf life resources?

In determining how long Oreos lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Oreos.

*An important note about expiration dates...

Although the Oreos shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!