{"id":396150,"date":"2020-03-27T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T04:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=396150"},"modified":"2024-10-10T05:05:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T10:05:10","slug":"milk-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/milk-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Milk Last? Here&#8217;s the Real Answer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"image-wrapper\">Some sources say milk is still good past its expiration date, while others say to toss it out after just a few days of opening it. So how long <em>does<\/em> milk last? We got to the bottom of it. By the way, this is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/reason-americans-refrigerate-milk-europeans-dont\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/reason-americans-refrigerate-milk-europeans-dont\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">why Americans refrigerate their milk and Europeans don\u2019t<\/a>.<\/div>\r\nThese are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/never-eat-past-expiration-date\/?trkid=soc-toh-facebook\">foods you should <em>never<\/em> eat past the expiration date<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Sell By vs. Use By vs. Expiration Dates<\/h2>\r\nLet\u2019s clear some things up. There\u2019s a <em>huge\u00a0<\/em>difference between date labels that say \u201csell by,\u201d \u201cuse by,\u201d \u201cbest if used by\u201d and \u201cexpires on.\u201d\r\n\r\n\"T<span class=\"s1\">he phrase, 'best if used by' is used to indicate quality only\u2014even after this date, food is safe to eat,\" says Lindsey Pasieka, an investigator for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumersafety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ConsumerSafety.org<\/a>. \"Another phrase, 'expires on,' is used to indicate the day that deterioration begins, after which a product may become unsafe to consume.\" <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"s1\">She goes on to explain, \"\u2018<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Sell by\u2019 dates tell a milk seller, like a grocery store, when the product should leave the shelves\u2014either in a customer\u2019s arms or in the trash. For many, \u2018use by\u2019 and \u2018sell by\u2019 are essentially marketing terms. These allow milk producers to tell consumers when the peak freshness of the product is. They do not indicate the exact date the milk will go bad.\u201d <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Just like milk, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/foods-that-are-safe-to-eat-after-use-by-date\/\">eat these foods past their use by date<\/a>, too.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThese labels vary from state to state, so it\u2019s not unusual for things to get a little confusing and for milk to be thrown out while it\u2019s still safe for consumption.\r\n\r\nH<span class=\"s1\">owever, it\u2019s important to note that expiration dates vary based on what kind of milk you\u2019re purchasing, how it\u2019s stored and how it\u2019s packaged. For example,\u00a0\u201cWith raw or unpasteurized milk, these spoilage rates increase, as with milk made without preservatives,\u201d says Pasieka. \u201cContamination can also jump-start bacteria growth, leading to sour milk.\u201d <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"s1\">By the way,\u00a0these items have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/expiration-date\/\" rel=\"noopener\">expiration dates<\/a>, too.<\/span>\r\n<h2>How Long Can Milk Last After the Expiration Date?<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1793043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/types-of-milk-and-how-long-they-last-chart-UD-1.jpg?fit=700,368\" alt=\"Types Of Milk And How Long They Last Chart Ud\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" \/>\r\n\r\nHow long milk lasts past its expiration date can depend on a number of factors\u2014whether it's opened, what kind it is and if it's refrigerated.\r\n<h3>How Long Does Unopened Milk Last?<\/h3>\r\nAccording to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatbydate.com\/dairy\/milk\/milk-shelf-life-expiration-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Eat By Date<\/a>, whole milk lasts 5-7 days, reduced-fat and skim milk last 7 days and non-fat and lactose-free milk last 7-10 days past its printed date. This is if they're unopened and\u00a0refrigerated.\r\n<h3>How Long Does It Last After Opening?<\/h3>\r\nOnce opened, all milk lasts 4-7 days past its printed date, if refrigerated.\r\n<h2><strong>How Long Can Milk Sit Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span class=\"s1\">And of course, where and how you store your milk is pivotal to its freshness. According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/guidance-documents-regulatory-information-topic-food-and-dietary-supplements\/milk-guidance-documents-regulatory-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">FDA<\/a>, if milk is left unrefrigerated for more than two hours, it\u2019s considered unsafe to consume.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2>How to Tell If Milk Has Gone Bad<\/h2>\r\nIf you think that your milk might have prematurely expired, use your senses\u2019 best judgment. \u201cSpoiled foods will develop an off odor, flavor or texture due to naturally occurring spoilage bacteria. If food has developed such spoilage characteristics, it should not be eaten,\u201d says the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsis\/topics\/food-safety-education\/get-answers\/food-safety-fact-sheets\/food-labeling\/food-product-dating\/food-product-dating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">United States Department of Agriculture<\/a>.\r\n\r\nOn the flip side, you\u2019ll never have to worry about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/its-safe-to-eat-food-past-its-expiration-date\/\">these foods ever expiring<\/a>.\r\n<h2>How to Store Milk the Right Way<\/h2>\r\n<span class=\"s1\">Believe it or not, there\u2019s a specific location in your fridge where you should be keeping your milk\u2014and it\u2019s not on the door\u2019s shelves. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"s1\">According to Jen Giambroni, Director of Communications at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__www.realcaliforniamilk.com_our-2Dfood_&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=9wxE0DgWbPxd1HCzjwN8Eaww1--ViDajIU4RXCxgSXE&amp;r=Wxx0UnP7f-GyQhdEn4hLq5GM5rRVAlfJ9rkWt9QIgbw&amp;m=LK0hdckkfhfI7c6od4tY3-bMiDtKtA6bqAF5aMfE0r0&amp;s=3BeNHGurCxpH8flYqUVXWuI_FrBPV300mFWB5RZaXBk&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Real California Milk<\/a>, milk should be stored\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">at 38\u00b0 to 40\u00b0F in the same container\u00a0it came in, and\u00a0<em>far away<\/em>\u00a0from the door. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">When milk is stored on the refrigerator door\u2019s shelves, it\u2019s being exposed to warm air each time it\u2019s opened, which encourages bacterial growth. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"s1\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Also, be sure to tightly close the lid to your milk cartons,\u201d Pasieka adds. \u201cThis helps reduce accidental contamination and odors from other refrigerated products.\u201d<\/span>\r\n<h3>Can You Freeze Milk?<\/h3>\r\nIf you have a batch you haven't used up in time or just have too much for some reason, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/frozen-milk-cubes\/\">you can freeze milk<\/a>! For best results, freeze it in an ice cube tray to make milk cubes. You can also freeze it in an airtight container.\r\n\r\nMilk can last for several months in the freezer, but for best results, we recommend using it in the first month. 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