AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
I have a question on UHT-treated milk (the ones on store shelves without needing refrigeration).
Would it be safe to purchase them if the expiry date is near, say, a few months away? Let's assume that the carton/container seal is airtight and not damaged in any way since leaving the factory.
thanks,
shearer
Answer Hi Shearer,
Yes, it is safe to purchase the milk -- just be sure to use by the expiration date.
Once you open the milk it must be refrigerated immediately and treated like fresh milk -- in other words used within 5-7 days.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
