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Bottom Line. Milk generally stays fresh for up to five days after the date on the carton, but itâs better to be safe than sorry. Note the date on the milk before you buy it, purchase the carton stamped with the latest date available and then use the date as a guideline, not a rule. Your nose is likely the best judge.
I have asked him about food expiration dates and this is what he says. Everything except honey has a shelf life. Expiration dates are also sell by dates that the grocery stores have to abide by. If properly stored, milk is good 5 days after the expiration date. Other items such as the Trader Joe's hummus you refer to have expiration dates on the very safe side of caution.