How soon after delivery do I have to use them? Will they stay good if put in the refrigerator until I am ready to use?
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It's best to use them as soon as possible. If not ready to use immediately you should follow directions on poseymom.com for storage.
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After opening you must put them in the refrigerator in a covered container they last about a week
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I have had them in the fridge for up to 3 months and they were fine. Having said that, however, the one thing that I do is refridgerate right away. If you store the container unrefridgerated there will be a white mold or mold-like substance that forms on the top. The olives won't neccessarily be "spoiled" at that point, but I don't take chances.
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You probably could but they won't be as soft and juicy straight out of the fridge. You'll need to leave them out for an hour or so, until they reach room temp.
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my experience tells me they will be fine to ship to you...however after opening any unused product should be refrigerated for future use
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When you buy them at the health food store they are refrigerated so I have always kept them in the frig. They aren't refrigerated during shipment however. I'm also not sure if the box says they need to be refrigerated so I guess I'm not too helpful. Sorry
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Since they are not refrigerated in stores I assume they are still okay not to be refrigerated after opened. I don't believe the package says to keep refrigerated.
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Absolutely, they will stay fresh as long as the container isn't opened or damaged. Suggest maybe a tin can to shop in. They are great for long term storage also.
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Even though they can be packed with ice, are they kept refrigerated while in storage before we even purchase them???
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Put in refrigerator after opening and they will last longer. Depends how quickly you're eating them though.
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We don't refrigerate ours. They are on a high shelf in our pantry, dark and cool. Not that it matters.
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I used mine on Sept 1, 2013 and then forgot about them until now. They were refrigerated the whole time but they did not hold up so I would suggest you order them fresh for best results.
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I store them on a shelf in the pantry. They come in a reclosable bag with a 'best by' date of 10/14. They won't last long, they're delicious!
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At least one month & as long as they are not opened you do not have to refrigerate then
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Probably a month or longer. I've had them out for 6 weeks and they were working.Excellent solution. I keep the unopened ones in the freezer to keep them fresher.We use two in the pantry, rotate one each two weeks, so there is a fresh one onone shelf, while the other is two weeks or older.
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I have never used them in the fridge, I would be concerned that they would sweat if you were putting something dry in the container, so if you did I would make sure it is a liquid, ie. soup or something. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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Did you ever find out this answer? I bought these a year ago and stopped using due to pregnancy. Since they have been in the fridge I'm not sure if they are still good or not.