What will happen if you drink expired milk?

Many people do not pay attention to the production date when buying milk. As a result, they come back to find that it has passed the expiration date and cannot be drunk, but the color or taste has not changed. So some people think it is a pity to throw it away and hesitate whether to drink it. However, they are worried about milk poisoning and diarrhea if they drink it. So what should we do? So can I drink it? Let’s follow the editor to find out whether it is okay to drink expired milk.

Generally speaking, the "shelf life" refers to the period during which no obvious changes occur in any aspect of the food. In other words, this is a commitment made by the manufacturer - within this period, the flavor, taste and safety of the food will be guaranteed. If something goes wrong, the manufacturer needs to be responsible. The expiration of the shelf life does not mean that the product is broken, it just means that the manufacturer no longer guarantees it.

Sometimes, expired food may just not look as appealing or taste as good. This kind of food is still edible. But the problem is that it is entirely possible that there are a large number of pathogenic bacteria, which increases the possibility of getting sick after eating it. Also, you can't tell what has changed about it. Therefore, do not drink expired milk regardless of whether it has deteriorated or not. Milk is disinfected, sterilized and then packaged, and still contains a small amount of harmless or beneficial, relatively heat-resistant bacteria or bacterial spores. Once the shelf life is exceeded, the number of bacteria will exceed the physical and chemical indicators and hygiene indicators, causing diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms, and in severe cases, poisoning.

If you drink expired milk, you may have a stomachache at the mildest, or diarrhea and vomiting at the worst. Even if it is a few days past the expiration date and has not gone bad, its nutritional value is almost gone, so it is best not to drink it at this time.

After understanding the answer to the question of whether expired milk can be consumed, everyone should have the answer in their mind. Many elderly people are frugal and afraid of waste, so they are reluctant to throw away expired food. As children, we should help the elderly and explain the dangers of expired food. We can also make use of expired food in its unique way, such as recycling waste, skin care, watering flowers, polishing shoes, etc.