I have a can of formula that has never been opened but it says it expires in jan 08 my baby isnt due till the end of january. will it still go bad eventhough it wont be open or do i throw it away?
will freezing it make it last longer?
2007-09-27 15:37:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Since it is not opened how about taking it to the food bank.
2007-09-27 15:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that infant formula manufacturers analyze each batch of formula to determine nutrient levels and safety, and stamp a "use-by" date on every container — just like the date found on milk, eggs, poultry, and other perishables. It should not be used if it is expired. The reason being that some of the vitamins and other nutrients found in formula degrade over time, so your baby may not get the nourishment he needs from expired formula. If you do end up with formula past its use-by date, return it to the store and request a fresh container. Most formula makers allow retailers to return unopened containers of expired formula for free replacement.
2007-09-27 15:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsea ツ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you can give that can away to someone with a baby now.. and if you contact enfamil they may replace the can for you.. we had a couple that were expired and they sent us coupons for new ones..
2007-09-27 15:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by froggy 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Donate the formula to your foodshelf.
Breast feed your baby. It never expires.
2007-09-27 15:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
if it is in a can do not freeze it!!! this can cause the baby to get very sick your best bet is to throw it away but I dont think it would hurt if you used it.
2007-09-27 15:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jeri E 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
with a baby that young i think its best to suggest that you throw it away dont take any risk
2007-09-27 15:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by Melanie 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just throw it away
2007-09-27 15:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle A 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
please don't throw it away, its expensive stuff, just donate it to a local food bank or someone you know who has an infant that is drinking that stuff.
2007-09-27 17:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by jenisilly80 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest giving it to somebody else in need and I'm not here to judge you if you want somebody to talk you could im me i dunno if you have a big support system but i don't so if you want somebody to just talk to I'm here
2007-09-29 10:54:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋