What is the shelf life of 2% milk?

What is the shelf life of 2% milk?

• A. 60 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 90 days
• D. 120 days

Answer: (A)

Milk in a kitchen is treated differently depending on whether the container is unopened and kept cold. Unopened 2% milk that’s stored at proper refrigeration (about 34–40°F) can be held for about 60 days from the packaging date. That longer 60-day window is used in this context to ensure we have a safe, consistent shelf life for unopened cartons. Once opened, milk must be used within a much shorter window, typically 3–7 days, and should be discarded if there are any signs of spoilage. The other options imply shorter or longer times than what’s standard for unopened refrigerated milk in a kitchen setting, so 60 days is the best match here.

Milk in a kitchen is treated differently depending on whether the container is unopened and kept cold. Unopened 2% milk that’s stored at proper refrigeration (about 34–40°F) can be held for about 60 days from the packaging date. That longer 60-day window is used in this context to ensure we have a safe, consistent shelf life for unopened cartons. Once opened, milk must be used within a much shorter window, typically 3–7 days, and should be discarded if there are any signs of spoilage. The other options imply shorter or longer times than what’s standard for unopened refrigerated milk in a kitchen setting, so 60 days is the best match here.