Can sealed yogurt go bad?
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Can sealed yogurt go bad?
By far the easiest way to tell if your yogurt has gone bad is if you see mold. And remember that unopened containers of yogurt are more likely to last past the sell-by date than those you’ve already opened and resealed. Because even though you can eat expired yogurt, you shouldn’t eat spoiled yogurt.
What happens if I eat bad yogurt?
If you eat spoiled yogurt from an opened container, then you may have some painful stomach cramps and diarrhea (possibly nausea) shortly after ingestion. But in both of these instances, the yogurt will taste bad—meaning, you likely won’t even want to eat it in the first place.
How long does Greek yogurt last unopened?
If Greek yogurt is properly sealed and refrigerated at the right temperature, it can be safe to eat yogurt 14 to 24 days after the sell-by date, but the taste will become more sour as the product gets older. The longer the yogurt sits in the fridge, the more watery substance forms on top of the yogurt.
How long does unopened yogurt last?
Yogurt Expiration Date
| (Unopened) | Refrigerator | Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Yogurt lasts for | 2-3 Weeks | 1-2 Months |
| Yogurt With Fruit lasts for | 7-10 Days | 1-2 Months |
| (Opened) | Refrigerator | Freezer |
| Past Printed Date | Past Printed Date |
How can you tell if yogurt is spoiled?
Look for a larger-than-normal amount of liquid on the surface (don’t worry, Greek yogurt is especially prone to some, but if there’s more than usual that’s a warning sign), a curdling texture near the bottom, and any sign of mold. These indicate the entire product has probably gone bad, say the folks at StillTasty.
How long is Greek yogurt good for unopened?
If Greek yogurt is properly sealed and refrigerated at the right temperature, it can be safe to eat yogurt 14 to 24 days after the sell-by date, but the taste will become more sour as the product gets older.
How long can yogurt sit out?
two hours
Keep it refrigerated after you bring it home from the store, and do not leave yogurt at room temperature for longer than two hours or one hour if the temperature is 90 degrees F or above. If left unrefrigerated longer, bacteria can start to grow.
What happens if you eat yogurt that was left out?
Keep it refrigerated after you bring it home from the store, and do not leave yogurt at room temperature for longer than two hours or one hour if the temperature is 90 degrees F or above. If left unrefrigerated longer, bacteria can start to grow.