I wont be home untill 5pm is 10:37am now, somebody gave me a gallon of milk but i have no refrigerator at work, i hate throwing out food so I want to know if it still will be god by the time i get home
2006-11-28 02:59:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The milk is not for a baby I posted here because moms know more about this
2006-11-28 03:00:36 · update #1
If its in a cool area then about 2-3 hours, if its in a warm area then only about 30 mins to an hour. If its left out any longer than that you need to throw it away.
2006-11-28 03:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bacteria in milk thrives at temperatures between 77 - 101 degrees F. Most work places are not nearly that warm. Your milk will not spoil anytime today, if it's below 77 degrees.
Depending where you are located, the coolest place might be in your car. You could also place the milk in a sink and run cold water over it to keep it cool.
2006-11-28 03:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by eboue1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might get away with up to 5 hours depending upon how cold the milk is to begin with and how warm the room is where the milk is being left.
Bacteria grows more quickly in warm situations therefore if you are in a warm climate, consider at least packing it in ice if possible which should then keep it relatively cool til you get home.
2006-11-28 03:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I would not say it will be old I think a hour to 2 at the very most would be ok but not anything more than that. They say a bottle only 1 hr so No I am sorry throw it away!!
Ps. were do you live...is it Very cold like highs in the 30's or something around that?.. then you might could put it outside:)
2006-11-28 03:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by mommy of 2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's WAY too long to leave out of the fridge. Is it cold where you live? If so you could leave it outside or in a sink full of water with ice. A $3 gallon of milk is not worth getting sick over!
2006-11-28 03:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk that isn't refrigerated loses its nutritional value within 30 minutes. I would suggest getting rid of it, aside from the nutritional deterioration you don't want to end up with an upset stomach from drinking something that has had several hours worth of bacteria breeding inside it. It's not worth it!
2006-11-28 03:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by Witchywoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs to be refrigerated, I wouldn't keep it out of refrigration no longer than 30 minutes.
2016-05-22 22:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whole milk = whole day
2% milk = 2% of the day.
Just kidding. I'd guess not much more than an hour or two. So you better start drinking it or find a refridgerator.
2006-11-28 03:08:39 · answer #8 · answered by DAVER 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it won't be any good when you get home!! Any type of refrigerated items aren't supposed to left out past 4 hrs. I believe!!
2006-11-28 03:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by Kat0312 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
69 years
2006-11-28 03:01:46 · answer #10 · answered by Dogboy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋