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?.

signs appear together, taking a chance makes little sense.

Do Not Assume a Normal Date Means Everything Is Fine

Printed dates are useful, but they cannot tell you everything that happened to the milk after it was packaged.

The container may have spent time outside proper refrigeration.

It could have been exposed to temperature changes during transportation.continue reading …