I bought this gallon just a few days ago, but when I went to pour a glass, I noticed the jug was swollen tight like a drum—even though it’s only halfway to the expiration date. Would you still use it, or throw it away?.

is one reason a date printed on the package cannot serve as an absolute guarantee.

Your Refrigerator Should Be 40°F or Colder

The article recommends keeping milk at “40°F (4°C) or below,” which matches FDA and FoodSafety.gov refrigeration guidance.

Maintaining that temperature is one of the simplest ways to protect perishable foods.

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