milk expiring early

 The last 3 times I've bought milk, it has expired days before the date
printed on the jug. I got it at 3 different stores so I know it's not a
problem with the store. It's also not a problem with my fridge. Is this
becoming common? I'm wondering if something new is being done when milk is
being processed to try to cut corners and it's affecting how long it stays
drinkable.

--
Marie
~The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of
tolerance comes when we are in the majority.~
Ralph W. Sockman

  MarieD wrote:

I noticed that especially with big box stores where milk might be one of
the few things I buy there. I never measured it but clearly the milk is
much warmer when you pick it up compared to say the large family market
where we buy most of our stuff where it is almost uncomfortable to hold
because of how cold it is and it is never necessary to discard it
because of spoilage.

 
It also depends on shipping and storage conditions.  If it's kept at a
constant 40F, it will keep longer than if it warms up and cools down
again...

 MarieD wrote:

The translucent jugs they are sold in contributes to early spoilage.  If
you can keep the milk in something that won't expose it to light, it
will last longer.

 

In the UK, fresh milk may have a use-by date 7-9 days ahead.

But once open, it needs to be consumed in 3-4 days, even refrigerated.

In the past perhaps you were lucky.

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Bartc