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Probably because of what I referenced in an above reply. Even closed up, the milk needs to be kept cold. If they let it sit a bit while stocking, it’s still cold but something happens (maybe some chemist can chime in). 5-10 mins waiting before they go back into the cooler probably kills a few days.
LPT: every time you want some milk, go to your grocery store and chug an entire gallon, right there in the aisle, as any additional time will make it spoil
Probably because of what I referenced in an above reply. Even closed up, the milk needs to be kept cold. If they let it sit a bit while stocking, it’s still cold but something happens (maybe some chemist can chime in). 5-10 mins waiting before they go back into the cooler probably kills a few days.
It spends more time than that in your cart and car when you’re buying it.
LPT: every time you want some milk, go to your grocery store and chug an entire gallon, right there in the aisle, as any additional time will make it spoil