Expired milk powder: what are the risks? - Magicmaman.com
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I certify that I do not send unwanted e-mails Feeding your child well is essential for his development. So what about expired milk powder? Can it be used for troubleshooting for a few days or is it really harmful to health? When it is no longer consumable, what should be done with it: throw it away or bring it back to the pharmacy? Doctor Bedouret, pediatrician answers 4 questions from mothers.Is the expiry date of a powdered milk really as important as we are led to believe? (Elodie, 28 years old)
In order to provide your baby with food suited to his needs, it is important to respect the use-by date written on each box of milk. For Doctor Bedouret, there is no doubt: “it does not matter whether the box has been opened or not: from the moment it is indicated that the milk is expired, it should no longer be used for the preparation of baby bottles. Just refer to the label to know the expiry date. It is generally written on the back of the box.
I gave expired powdered milk to my child, what are the risks? (Kenza, 32)
Strictly speaking, ingesting expired powdered milk does not pose a risk of poisoning. However, it is recommended to avoid consuming it. According to the pediatrician, if the consumption of expired milk powder does not immediately endanger the health of the child, then it is indeed inadequate. “Expired milk, although it remains relatively stable over time, is milk depleted in vitamins and nutrients. Its fats are also altered and of lower quality,” he explains. To provide your baby with a balanced diet, it is therefore better to opt for a new box of milk, probably on its consumption deadlines.
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It is important not to confuse expired milk powder with adulterated milk powder. Adulterated milk is milk to which toxic substances such as melanin have been added. “In Europe, powdered milks are safe,” recalls the pediatrician. “There is no such problem as in China, where babies have died from the consumption of adulterated milk powder. During stays in Asia, however, it is better to consume milk purchased in France to avoid any unnecessary risk-taking”.
What should I do with my powdered milk when it expires? (Julie, 25 years old)
If you have expired milk, there is no need to bring it back to the pharmacy: it can be thrown in the trash with other food waste. To avoid waste, learn to manage your stocks and do not buy too large quantities of milk in advance. Better to stop by the on-duty pharmacy in case of last minute need. You should also know that if you have any cans of 1st stage milk left when you switch to 2nd stage milk, there is no need to throw them away. For Doctor Bedouret, “as long as it hasn't expired, it doesn't matter if you extend the dose for a few days before changing milk”.
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