Dairy Product Storage

Storage life refers to the length of time after processing — not after purchasing — that the product will retain its quality.

Product	Approximate Storage Life at Specific Temperature	(°F)	(°C)
Fresh Fluid Milk (Whole, Low Fat, Skim, Chocolate, and Unfermented Acidophilus)	8 to 20 days below	39.2	4
Sterilized Whole Milk	4 months at 12 months at	69.8 39.2	21 4
Frozen Whole Milk	12 months at	-2.2	-23
Evaporated Milk	1 month at 12 to 24 months at 24 months at	89.6 69.8 39.2	32 21 4
Concentrated Milk	2 or more weeks at	34.7	1.5
Concentrated Frozen Milk	6 months at	-6.8	-26
Sweetened Condensed Milk	3 months at 9 to 24 months at 15 months at	89.6 69.8 39.2	32 21 4
Nonfat Dry Milk, Extra Grade (in Moisture-Proof Pack)	6 months at 16 to 24 months at 24 months at	89.6 69.8 39.2	32 21 4
Dry Whole Milk, Extra Grade (Gas Pack: Maximum Oxygen 2%)	6 months at 12 months at 24 months at	89.6 69.8 39.2	32 21 4
Buttermilk	2 to 3 weeks at	39.2	4
Sour Cream	3 to 4 weeks at	39.2	4
Yogurt	3 to 6 weeks at	39.2	4
Eggnog	1 to 2 weeks at	39.2	4
Ultrapasteurized Cream	6 to 8 weeks at	39.2	4