"I noticed a gallon recently went bad like two weeks before the expiration date."
"Milk is sensitive to temperature, so ideally keep your milk in the back [or] colder part of the refrigerator. Storing milk in the fridge door can cause its temperature to fluctuate more every time you open the fridge. This may make the milk spoil faster than if kept in the back."
"Grab milk last [when grocery shopping]. Set your refrigerator between 36 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep your milk in the back or colder part of the refrigerator. Store milk in a container you won't drink out of."
Improper storage and temperature fluctuations accelerate milk spoilage. Milk kept in the refrigerator door experiences more temperature changes and can spoil faster than milk stored in the back. Opened milk or milk left unrefrigerated for periods of time will degrade sooner. Properly refrigerated pasteurized milk can last up to three weeks, while ultra-pasteurized milk may last 60 days or more if kept unopened and cold. Signs of spoilage include a sour odor, curdling, clumping, rancid taste, or a yogurt-like texture. Prevent spoilage by grabbing milk last while shopping and maintaining 36–38°F in the fridge.
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