{"id":2800,"date":"2021-02-10T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=2800"},"modified":"2021-08-18T13:27:51","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T13:27:51","slug":"how-to-tell-if-oat-milk-is-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-to-tell-if-oat-milk-is-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell If Oat Milk Is Bad and How Long Does It Really Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:149.8127340824%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:149.8127340824%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>You opened oat milk that&rsquo;s past its date, and it seems perfectly alright. That makes you think: how to tell if oat milk is bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe your opened oat milk sits in the fridge for a few days already, and you&rsquo;re wondering how long does open oat milk last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re new to oat milk and need a quick primer, you&rsquo;re in the right place. In this article, we&rsquo;ll cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>storing oat milk (and why some brands are in the refrigerated section, and others are not)<\/li><li>oat milk shelf life &ndash; both for an unopened carton and the leftovers<\/li><li>telling if your oat milk is still okay to drink or not<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds interesting? Let&rsquo;s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oat milk carton\" class=\"wp-image-2805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20534%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='534'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Oat milk carton\" class=\"wp-image-2805 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton-534x800.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton-534x800.jpg.webp 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton-334x500.jpg.webp 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-carton.jpg.webp 667w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Oat milk carton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-oat-milk\">How To Store Oat Milk<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>There are two varieties of oat milk: shelf-stable and refrigerated. Unopened shelf-stable oat milk can sit in your pantry or on a countertop. After opening, store it in the fridge. Refrigerated, as the name suggests, requires refrigeration at all times.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to go about it is to store your unopened oat milk the same way they stored it in the supermarket or grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it sat on a shelf, it&rsquo;s the stable shelf variety. If it was in the refrigerated section, perhaps near dairy products such as milk or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-buttermilk-go-bad\/\">buttermilk<\/a>, it&rsquo;s definitely the variety that requires refrigeration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Some brands, e.g., Oatly (<a href=\"#refs\">[OTLY]<\/a>), sell both oat milk varieties. Don&rsquo;t assume yours is one type or the other just based on the brand name. Instead, remember where you picked it up, and check the label to make sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Oat milk and spinach cake\" class=\"wp-image-2804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Oat milk and spinach cake\" class=\"wp-image-2804 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-and-spinach-cake.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Oat milk and spinach cake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelf-stable oat milk doesn&rsquo;t require much when it comes to storage. A shelf or cabinet in the pantry or kitchen will do. Just make sure it doesn&rsquo;t sit in a place where temperature frequently changes. You can even keep it in the fridge if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the second kind, all it needs is chilly temperatures. While leaving the carton on the door might not be perfect (that&rsquo;s the place where the temperature fluctuates the most), it&rsquo;s not a big deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you open your carton, always keep it sealed and refrigerated, just like you do with other non-dairy milks such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-almond-milk-go-bad\/\">almond milk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-coconut-milk-go-bad\/\">coconut milk<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-soy-milk-go-bad\/\">soy milk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">The difference between shelf-stable and refrigerated oat milk is (usually) packaging (<a href=\"#refs\">[OTLY]<\/a>). The former is packaged in an aseptic format that results in a sterile environment inside the carton. That means there are no unwanted microorganisms, meaning there&rsquo;s nothing to spoil the product (before you open it up). Hence its much longer shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Oat milk in a glass\" class=\"wp-image-2807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Oat milk in a glass\" class=\"wp-image-2807 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-in-glass.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Oat milk in a glass<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-oat-milk-last\">How Long Does Oat Milk Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Unopened shelf-stable oat milk lasts for at least a few months past its date, while refrigerated oat milk keeps only for up to a few days past the date on the label. Both retain quality for about 4 to 7 days of opening.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best-by dates on shelf-stable oat milk are usually between 9 months to a year from the production date. The same period for the refrigerated variety is only a couple of weeks long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can tell, the shelf-stable oat milk lasts way longer than its chilled counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Date on oat milk carton\" class=\"wp-image-2803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Date on oat milk carton\" class=\"wp-image-2803 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-on-oat-milk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Date on oat milk carton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-oat-milk-last-after-opening\">How Long Does Oat Milk Last After Opening?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>The popular recommendation for leftover oat milk is to finish it within 4 to 7 days<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"#refs\">[TTS]<\/a>). It&rsquo;s a decent rule of thumb, but it&rsquo;s always best to consult the label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, even though oat milk is basically strained blended oats with water, different companies include various extra ingredients. Sometimes it&rsquo;s a bit of oil to make the liquid smoother or a sprinkle of a sweetener to enhance the taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those slight differences in ingredients and processing may affect the shelf life, especially when it comes to oat milk that&rsquo;s already open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, some brands urge you to finish their product within 4 days, while others give you more slack and say that theirs is fine for up to 10 days of opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">To experience the best quality, go with the recommendation on the label. The oat milk should be okay (but maybe not great) to drink for another day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oat milk\" class=\"wp-image-2806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton-534x800.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Oat milk\" class=\"wp-image-2806 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton-534x800.jpg.webp 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton-334x500.jpg.webp 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton.jpg.webp 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oat-milk-glass-and-carton.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Oat milk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-drink-expired-oat-milk\">Can You Drink Expired Oat Milk?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If it&rsquo;s the shelf-stable variety and you opened it recently, chances are it&rsquo;s just fine. Unless, of course, it &ldquo;expired&rdquo; a couple of years ago. If that&rsquo;s the case, the quality might not be that great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if we&rsquo;re talking about the chilled kind and its date was like two weeks ago, it&rsquo;s better to err on the side of caution and discard it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if your oat milk sits in the fridge for longer than the suggested period? Let&rsquo;s talk about that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring oat milk\" class=\"wp-image-2808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pouring oat milk\" class=\"wp-image-2808 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-oat-milk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Pouring oat milk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-oat-milk-have-gone-bad\">How To Tell If Oat Milk Have Gone Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Start by pouring your oat milk into a glass. Then, discard oat milk if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The texture isn&rsquo;t smooth.<\/strong>&nbsp;If your oat milk is lumpy, thick (difficult to pour), or slimy, throw it out.<\/li><li><strong>Color has changed.<\/strong>&nbsp;Oat milk is creamy white (see my photos). If yours isn&rsquo;t, most likely something bad happened. Unless, of course, it&rsquo;s a flavored one, and that color is normal.<\/li><li><strong>It smells off.<\/strong>&nbsp;It&rsquo;s not common for non-dairy milk alternatives to smell sour or bad, but if that happens, that&rsquo;s a clear sign of spoilage.<\/li><li><strong>It sits open for more than 5 days longer than the recommendation on the label.<\/strong>&nbsp;If the label says you should finish the carton within 4 days of opening, and yours is open for 10, it&rsquo;s time to let it go.<\/li><li><strong>There&rsquo;s mold in the carton.<\/strong>&nbsp;While highly unlikely, I recommend cutting open any old carton to make sure there isn&rsquo;t any mold inside. You can always transfer leftovers into an airtight container.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach cake and a glass of oat milk\" class=\"wp-image-2809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Spinach cake and a glass of oat milk\" class=\"wp-image-2809 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spinach-cake-and-glass-oat-milk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Spinach cake and a glass of oat milk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming none of the above is true, it&rsquo;s time to give your oat milk a taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&rsquo;s okay, which is the most likely outcome, feel free to finish it. If it&rsquo;s not, or you&rsquo;re not certain it&rsquo;s safe to drink, throw it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">The quality of oat milk gradually decreases after your first open the carton. Therefore, you might notice that the oat milk you opened 4 days ago isn&rsquo;t as good as it was fresh. If the flavor difference is huge, however, you should get rid of the drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-summary\">Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-list-summary\"><li>Store shelf-stable oat milk in the pantry, and transfer it into the fridge upon opening. Refrigerated oat milk should sit in the fridge at all times.<\/li><li>Shelf-stable oat milk keeps for at least a few months past its date, while chilled cartons last for only a couple of days past their date.<\/li><li>Finish oat milk leftovers within 4 to 7 days.<\/li><li>Throw out oat milk that&rsquo;s lumpy or slimy, discolored, smells bad, or sits for too long in storage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refs\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>OTLY &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/us.oatly.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQs &ndash; OATLY!<\/a><\/li><li>TTS &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toatsoatscompany.com\/oatmilk-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oatmilk FAQs &ndash; Toats Oats Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You opened oat milk that&rsquo;s past its date, and it seems perfectly alright. 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