Typhoon Actually, this is common for apple cider, and depends it is pasteurized or not. They recommend keeping it in the fridge to extend its life and as you are learning, fridge shelf space is prime, expensive space in stores. Some makers recognize this on their websites.
Sorry, not a Walmart thing and I only go to Walmart when in Las Cruces and make that the Neighborhood Walmart, surprisingly a different customer base the NM.