I have a half gallon of milk in the fridge dated "SELL BY JULY 11" NEVER OPENED, SEAL NEVER BROKEN... okay to open and use or no?
2006-07-17 02:21:56 · 6 answers · asked by Informed New Yorker 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Use the "smell" test. Sometimes it will be fine if never opened, and it is less than a week after the "Sell By" date. If it smells OK, taste a sip. If it tastes OK, it is OK. But, use it quick.
2006-07-17 02:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk usually expires one week after the sell date. You may still have a chance!
2006-07-17 09:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would open it and sniff. If it smells bad, it's probably bad. If it passes the sniff test, take a small drink. If it tastes OK, then it's safe but it may spoil quickly.
2006-07-17 09:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by Momof2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately go ahead and open it and take the scent test. i just had that happen with sour cream...sell by july 10th....never opened. it was fine, i guess because it was sealed....well and it's already kinda sour in the first place :-)
2006-07-17 10:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by yoda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Open it, sniff it, taste a little. ( Sniff and sip, eh? If you like, swirl it around like wine as well!)) You'll know if itsOkay.
Then boil it strongly before using.
2006-07-17 09:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by shrek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try it. If it smells off or tastes funny, you'd better pour it out. Myself, I wouldn't take the chance.
2006-07-17 09:49:58 · answer #6 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋