Grocery prices have surged, impacting the cost of milk as well. However, milk can remain safe to consume past its expiration date if stored correctly, often lasting beyond its predicted shelf life. Experts suggest checking for signs of spoilage, and if the milk looks and smells fine, it may be still good. Cooking or baking milk at high temperatures can also be a way to use it safely. If no immediate use is found, freezing portions is another option to avoid waste.
"It's certainly possible milk might look, taste, and smell just fine, even after the expiration date," Donald Schaffner, PhD, a food science professor at Rutgers University tells me.
According to official guidance from the US Department of Agriculture, "if the [expiration] date passes during home storage, a product should still be safe and wholesome if handled properly until the time spoilage is evident."
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