Before Buying Milk, Check the Carton for Hidden Warning Sign
A swollen or damaged milk carton can signal freshness, handling, or safety problems before purchase.
The Red Flag Is a Bulging Carton
The Bulge Can Have More Than One Cause
Microbial Growth Is the Real Concern
Temperature Problems Can Make It Worse
Packaging Damage Matters Too
The Sell-By Date Is Not Enough
Choose Milk That Feels Properly Cold
Pick Milk Near the End of Your Trip
Store It in the Coldest Part of the Fridge
Smell Is the Final Test at Home
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Milk is one of the products many people quickly grab while shopping, often only checking the expiration date and perhaps the price. But Simply Recipes points to a sign on the package that deserves attention before placing the carton in the shopping cart: the package being swollen or damaged.
This does not mean that every package that looks slightly swollen is necessarily dangerous, but this swelling can sometimes indicate microbial growth, damage to the packaging, or improper storage of the product at suitable temperatures factors that may affect the quality and freshness of the milk, and in some cases, possibly its safety.
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