What is the shelf life of horse milk and how should it be stored?
USDA's FoodKeeper lists Milk (plain or flavored): unopened, until the package use-by date in the refrigerator; 3 months in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for horse milk. The closest official entry is milk in general (cows' milk).
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The short answer: USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Milk (plain or flavored): unopened, until the package use-by date in the refrigerator; 3 months in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for horse milk. The closest official entry is milk in general (cows’ milk).
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What USDA FoodKeeper says
FoodKeeper is the storage guide from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The figures below are read from the data file (version 128, last modified 6 September 2018 in the file’s version table). “From date of purchase” means counted from the day you bought it.
Milk (plain or flavored)
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator, unopened | until the package use-by date |
| Freezer, from date of purchase | 3 months |
Storage tips
Keep horse milk in the place and container the package says. FoodKeeper gives no extra tip for this entry.
The CDC warns that raw (unpasteurised) milk can carry germs such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria, and that children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk. Choose pasteurised milk.
When to throw it out
These signs are our general advice, not an agency rule. An off or sour smell, mould, an unusual texture, or a swollen or leaking container means it should go in the bin. Do not taste it to check.
Conclusion
USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Milk (plain or flavored): unopened, until the package use-by date in the refrigerator; 3 months in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for horse milk. The closest official entry is milk in general (cows’ milk). Check the date on your package and throw it out if in doubt.
General information, not medical advice. When in doubt, throw it out. If you are pregnant, elderly, or have a weak immune system, follow the date on the package and ask your doctor.
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How long does horse milk last?
USDA's FoodKeeper lists Milk (plain or flavored): unopened, until the package use-by date in the refrigerator; 3 months in the freezer. FoodKeeper has no entry for horse milk. The closest official entry is milk in general (cows' milk).
How should I store horse milk?
Follow the package. FoodKeeper gives no extra storage tip for this entry; our general advice is a clean, closed container and the right temperature for the product.
How can I tell if horse milk has gone bad?
Our general advice, not an agency rule: an off or sour smell, mould, unusual texture or a swollen or leaking container means throw it out. Do not taste it to check.
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