Expired Formula

[busterpup]

A friend gave me formula this morning (an unopened can of powder). When I looked, it says use by 10/18/15. I think she kept it in a pantry. Is it still good or is formula one of those things I should be super strict with?

Thanks for the help!

[soozy87]

I would use it.

[arch01]

i'd definitely use it.

[oswin]

I would use it. I think if it were for a newborn or a preemie I wouldn't, but your kid is 6 months, right?

[thebreakfastclub]

For a 6 month old, sure. I don't subscribe to the using a can within a month, either.

[ilikedonuts]

I would use it. Then again I never followed the use it up in a month either.

[busterpup]

Oct 26, 2015 10:01:03 GMT -5 oswin said:

I would use it. I think if it were for a newborn or a preemie I wouldn't, but your kid is 6 months, right?

Yep. And I do about a bottle a day, so it will last about a week. I'm probably being irrationally hesitant considering the date is probably somewhat arbitrary. I need a hobby haha.

[bugandbibs]

I would use it without hesitating.

[incognitony]

Oct 26, 2015 9:51:44 GMT -5 @this said:

Like, I *know* it's probably totally fine to use a week after expiration. Formula is good for MONTHS and it didn't suddenly become toxic the day the expiration hits.

But... I would probably toss it despite all of this. IDK why.

Yup me too

[mainelyfoolish]

I would use it. I guarantee there is a wide margin of error on the side of safety when they make up those expiration dates.