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? asked in Food & DrinkOther - Food & Drink · 8 years ago

Can you drink milk after the expiration date if it's unopened?

I have a bottle of milk in the fridge which has an expiration date of 5th May.. I haven't opened it and I hate throwing stuff away if it hasn't even been touched... Is it still safe to drink?

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    It should be safe for a few days longer, just judge by smell and taste before chucking it out

    Waste not, want not

    Dune

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Absolutely, you have 7 days, one week, to use the milk after the promote by using date. But, don't forget this: How was once the prior parts used? Is there any individual in the residence drinking instantly from the carton? Has it been not noted long adequate to reach room temperature before being re-chilled? If these are not a situation, then consider this one last thing. How so much "contaminated" air ratio to take advantage of is within the container. If you're down to just a drizzle of milk, and it is the center of the 7 days prior, reduce your loss, and get more milk. Unless this is for cooking or baking. Then just use it. If the container has more milk than air, scent, style a small quantity, and go for it!

  • ?
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    A couple of days past the expiration date should be ok. You'll know if the milk is bad or not. It will smell funny and taste bad. Expiration dates are just guidelines, they are not exact.

  • 8 years ago

    i work in a milk bottling plant and we expect 90% of the milk to last 4 days after the date.

    but also it to spoil in 24 hour if left out in room temp that length of time

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  • Angel
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    taste it!! just a drop or two! If it is soured, add some vinegar or lemon juice and make cakes that require buttermilk!!

  • 8 years ago

    I'm of the belief that if it smells okay, take a sip, and if it tastes okay, then drink up.

  • 8 years ago

    Certainly not.

  • 8 years ago

    i advise u not to.

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