Dairy & Eggs
Milk
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
5–7 days past the printed date
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
3 months
Worth knowing
The date on milk is a quality date, not a safety cut-off. Smell it — that's the real test.
Store it right
- Store on a middle shelf, not the door — the door swings warm every time you open it.
- Freezing works but the texture separates; shake well after thawing and use for cooking.
Signs it has gone off
- Sour smell.
- Lumps or a thickened, clinging texture.
- Yellowing color.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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