How long can milk last after the expiration date?

Answer 1

Cow's milk is really only good up to seven days after the expiration date. (I usually throw it out past four days after the x-date).

Soy and rice milk are usually good for up to 10 days after opening, if refrigerated.

If you're on the fifth or sixth day past the x-date, take the old bread that's probably sitting around too; add a few eggs and those chocolate chips from last Thanksgiving, and bake yourself a bread pudding. Serve it at that holiday party that you dread going to.

Happy cooking,
kitchen queen

Answer 2

How long milk will last after the expiration date depends. I have had milk last for almost a week past the expiration date, and at other times I have had milk go bad before the expiration date. That may have a lot to do with the conditions the milk encountered before it was even brought home from the grocery store. Milk keeps longer if it is kept at a temperature of 45 ºF or below and not left out at room temperature for long periods of time. When you buy milk in the summertime, for instance, there is a chance that the milk may have been allowed to sit out in the heat for a time before it was put into your grocer's refrigerated section. At home, use just what you need and immediately return the rest to the refrigerator. Do not let milk sit out at room temperature for long periods of time. Harmful bacteria can grow rapidly in milk above 45 ºF. However, temperatures well below 40 ºF are necessary to protect the milk's quality. It is critical that these temperatures be maintained through warehousing, distribution, delivery and storage. You can extend the life of milk by freezing, but it may separate or be slightly grainy when thawed. Frozen milk works best for cooking or putting on cereal or in coffee, but some people find it's still okay for drinking. You should only freeze milk before the 'Best before' date. It should be used within 1 month of freezing and should be defrosted slowly in the refrigerator, this will take about 24 hours. The defrosted milk should be used within 2-3 days. It is advisable to give the milk a good shake or stir before use. Skimmed or semi-skimmed milk freezes slightly more successfully than whole milk. Freeze milk in plastic freezer containers or special freezer-proof glass jars. Leave some extra space at the top since milk expands during freezing. If packaged in a wide-mouth container, leave 1/2-inch head space for pints and 1-inch for quarts. If packaged in a narrow-mouth container (such as jars), leave 1 1/2-inch head space for either pints or quarts.

Answer 3

Some may say you can drink milk after 3,5,7 days of its expiration date. However, lately, I would be lucky if my milk made it to the expiration date. There could be many reasons for this. Now, I go by taste, smell and how it looks when being poured. Just make sure your milk is kept in a cold refrigerator and don't leave it out even for a few minutes.

Misty!

Answer 4

I would dump it one day before expiration date. That's just me.

However, with 3 boys in the house, milk stands no chance of even mild aging in this house. We run through 3 gallons a week!

Answer 5

Milk is good 10 days past the expiration date.

Answer 6

I would say a week however the milk exp dates today seem to be extended already Smell it before you drink it. If it comes out in clumpits dumpit

Answer 7

I would not drink it past 2 days just b/c I am phobic about diary products that are expired but if it doesn't smell too bad I'll drink it.

Answer 8

It will last 5 to 7 days but the longer you keep it the stronger the taste.

Answer 9

Five days is the limit

Answer 10

I think it's 7 days, but unopened..