How long does milk last in the fridge, freezer and pantry
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FoodKeeper lists milk, plain or flavored as keeping in the fridge until the package use-by date and for 3 months in the freezer (from purchase). These are estimates for food stored as described. We have not yet confirmed whether USDA has published newer FoodKeeper data since this release.
| Food | Pantry | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, plain or flavored | Not listed | Package use-by date | 3 months, from purchase |
| Milk, shelf-stable | 6 to 12 months, from purchase | After opening: 5 to 7 days | Not listed |
| Milk, ultra-pasteurized | Not listed | 1 to 3 monthsAfter opening: 7 to 10 days | Not listed |
Source: USDA FoodKeeper, data release 2018-09-06, foodkeeper.json