What happens if I use expired powder baby formula?

Answer 1

depends how long it expired, like a day or two its still good.

Answer 2

Expired Baby Formula

Answer 3

Nothing so everyone chill out. The government hands out expired goods to needy people all the time. If you do not use it do not toss it ,donate it. The expiry date is a guideline the shops must follow to make sure the goods are fresh when sold. They last longer than the date, that is just the last day it can be sold. More than a year then you can toss it, unless it is powder it will last much longer. Hope that helps.
Another bit of advice "If in Doubt throw it out" But to calm your worries ask a nurse or physician
~A~

Answer 4

Who knows, but why would you even try it? The five dollars you'll save by not buying new formula is not worth the potential cost to your child's health! Expired food can lose taste quality, or it could have bacteria in it. Bulged cans can indicate botulism. Babies are extremely susceptible to infection once the mother's immune system is no longer protecting them, so even a little honey can make them sick. Don't give your baby expired formula!

Answer 5

Nothing, as long as it has been kept in a cool dry place and stored properly. However, some of the nutrients may have lost their potency. If it was not stored properly, throw it away immediately, as this would pose a health risk to the child. If it's just a bit that was stored properly and is just expired by a few weeks, I would use it up straightaway, but be careful to use the next batch by the time on the can.

Answer 6

i dont recommend using anything expired! I work in a retail store over freshness~ I recommend throwing it away and buying new. First off the reason it has an expriation date is because it looses its not as potent any longer. Second just like flour- little yeast bugs can devolp over the years in it (from air escapeing in). Also the power may of started to stink or worse clump! Because mositure can get in and that can also lead to causing infection on your baby. Just toss it and get new! Its not worth the risks...

Answer 7

Expired powder not much just may not be as nutrious if its under 6 months past. I wouldn't use anything older then that because it contains moisture and could have bacteria or mold starting. Liquid formulas should not be used past 2-3 days after expirations if unopened- anything opened should be thrown out as they spoil very quickly.

Answer 8

probably nothing, but why would you want to take a chance on giving a baby expired food? If $$ is an issue there are many agencies that would help your baby get fresh formula.

Answer 9

I would not advise you that you use it. It may have some unseen mold growing in it that could cause the baby to get very, very sick. I recieved an article on people eating pancakes made from old pancake mixes and they got very, very sick. Some have even died from eating expired pancake mix. Don't take that risk. Throw it out and buy your baby some new formula.

Also seriously consider the answers given by Decoy Duck and momsapplepie.

Answer 10

You will probably give your baby an upset stomach just as you would get from drinking milk that is out of date. Babies do not have the immune system that adults do so you always have to be more careful with them. Always check the dates on all formula and baby foods--never use any out of date. It might not hurt your baby--but would it be worth that chance if it did??????????

Answer 11

You wouldn't know the result until after the baby ingested the expired baby formula. Why not take it back to the store and ask to trade it for a freshly dated formula?