How long does cereal (cook before eating (oatmeal, etc.)) last?

Cereal (cook before eating (oatmeal, etc.)) keeps 12 months in the pantry.

SHELF STABLE

Where	How long
Pantry, unopened	12 months
Pantry, opened	6 to 12 months

Times are for best quality when stored at safe temperatures, from the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely; the freezer time is for quality. Throw out cans that are bulging, leaking or badly dented.

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