when they say avoid "extreme temperatures"...

Starfish113 · January 2011

how extreme do you think that means?

i just went to put riley's stuff together for daycare and couldn't find her formula. we bought three 32oz ready-to-feed bottles at target yesterday, and i left them in the car overnight it's 15 degrees out. it's probably fine, right? i usually don't even read labels, but it's her formula...

ceceandme222 · January 2011

This is what I found, it is for Similac, but I figured the temperature would probably apply across the spectrum- unfortunately I think it may not be ok -

General recommended storage temperatures for our sealed infant formulas and pediatric nutritional products (PediaSure? and EleCare?) are between 32 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The most desirable temperature range for storage of unopened containers is between 55 and 75 degrees F. Storage at these temperatures will assure the highest-quality product, both aesthetically and nutritionally.

Unopened products should be stored in a cool, dry area (not in high humidity or wet areas). Excess humidity can cause container and packaging damage. Prolonged exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees F or to direct heat above 95 degrees F could affect the physical consistency of the product. While liquid products within sealed containers are commercially sterile, a change in the consistency of the product could temporarily affect an infant's sensitive system. Therefore, we do not recommend use of product exposed to extreme temperatures.Extreme Storage Conditions
Storage conditions can dramatically affect the quality of food products. Exposing foods to extreme temperatures can compromise the sensory characteristics (e.g., taste, color, aroma) and physical characteristics that make products pleasing and encourage consumption.The infant formula labels on Similac? products include the phrase "avoid extreme temperatures." Do not freeze formula products or store at greater than 95 degrees F. Excess temperatures, even for short time periods, can cause physical changes in the products, rendering them undesirable or unusable. https://abbottnutrition.com/FAQs/FAQs.aspx

DEElicious18 · January 2011

I can't imagine it's not. Was it frozen? And more importantly does it smell nnormal? Obviously, if it were super hot out you'd probably have to dump it out, but I would think cold was ok.