The Municipality of Concordia, through the Directorate of Bromatology, informs the population that, given the presence in food stores of milk sachets displayed without refrigeration, it is necessary to clarify the differences between pasteurized milk and long-life milk (UAT or UHT); in order to avoid confusion and prevent health risks.
PASTEURIZED MILK
Pasteurized milk is milk that has been subjected to a moderate heat treatment (approximately 72°C for 15 seconds), which allows for the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms in their vegetative form.
This type of milk has a short shelf life (a few days) and requires refrigeration (at about 4°C) from its production until its consumption.
LONG-LIFE MILK
It is subjected to higher temperatures for a very short time (approximately 150°C for about 2 seconds), eliminating pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms and their spores.
This type of milk has a prolonged shelf life (several months) and does not require refrigeration while the container remains closed.
Bromatology emphasizes that only sachets or containers of long-life milk may be displayed or stored without refrigeration. Pasteurized milk must be kept refrigerated at all times from its production until consumption.
For this reason, merchants and consumers are requested to respect these storage conditions in order to guarantee the safety of the food and the health of the population.
PASTEURIZED MILK
Pasteurized milk is milk that has been subjected to a moderate heat treatment (approximately 72°C for 15 seconds), which allows for the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms in their vegetative form.
This type of milk has a short shelf life (a few days) and requires refrigeration (at about 4°C) from its production until its consumption.
LONG-LIFE MILK
It is subjected to higher temperatures for a very short time (approximately 150°C for about 2 seconds), eliminating pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms and their spores.
This type of milk has a prolonged shelf life (several months) and does not require refrigeration while the container remains closed.
Bromatology emphasizes that only sachets or containers of long-life milk may be displayed or stored without refrigeration. Pasteurized milk must be kept refrigerated at all times from its production until consumption.
For this reason, merchants and consumers are requested to respect these storage conditions in order to guarantee the safety of the food and the health of the population.