Drinking expired milk?

Question

It expired 4 days ago but it smells fine. I drank it and it was a little sweet but I'm pretty sure that when milk is gone bad, it tastes sour. Is it okay that I drank it?

Answer 1

Yeah, you're fine. As you say, you will know if it's off. Manufacturers are very zealous with their use-by dates, most food last much longer. I've accidentally drank off milk before and, disgustingly, swallowed a bit. An upset stomach for 20 mins and everything was fine. No fret :)

The bacteria in the milk aren't pathogens, they don't want to infect a host, they just want to feed off the sugar in the milk, so they don't 'infect' you, but their presence in your body isn't pleasant.

Answer 2

You'll know from the taste if milk has gone off .. and anyway what do you think sour cream and yoghurt are ?

Answer 3

You'll be fine, when milk is bad your nose knows it way before your tastebuds do.

Answer 4

I would not, but I’m very fussy about food.
“When in doubt, throw it out” is my motto.

Having had vicious food poisoning a couple of times in my life, once was sick for three days, I don’t take chances of any sort with old food.

Answer 5

No worries if it wasn't lumpy.

Answer 6

If it's been kept in the fridge, it will be OK way past the sell by date, if kept in a warm room, it will be off, way before then.

Answer 7

Should be ok as long as it doesn’t smell absolutely foul as

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

It's fine, don't worry. If it isn't, you'd know by now.

Answer 10

You should be fine. The smell test and checking for lumpy bits is a good indication as to whether milk is okay or not.