Nottingham Brewing Yeast (dry packet) "Refrigerate?"

So I've used this brand of yeast a few times, without any issues. One time, I forgot to order yeast with my extract kit and had to borrow a packet from a friend who had stored it with his other brewing hardware for nearly a year--worked like a champ. Anyway, I was sitting here bored and decided to read the packet to find out the ideal target fermenting temperature when I realized the package says to refrigerate. *blink* Seriously? We're supposed to refrigerate dry packets of yeast? Anyone?

I keep them in the fridge until I'm the day I plan on using them....I notice my LHBS keeps his out on shelf so not sure if it is a have to thing.

I buy it out of the fridge at the LHBS, so I refrigerate it at home until I need it.

Not neccessary, but since it takes up no space, put it in the fridge. It will last longer but you will likley use it way before it goes bad anyway.

funnily enough, i noticed the exact same thing yesterday. the dry yeast that comes in kits isn't refrigerated though, so i'm not too worried. i've made 3 successful batches without refrigerating the yeast

Mfg recommends refrigerator or freezer for long term storage. If you going to use it in a week or two, room temp is fine.