We guarantee the freshness of our dairy for a full seven days past the code date on the package when stored under proper conditions (approximately 38 degrees Fahrenheit). Once a dairy product has been opened, however, we recommend that it is fully enjoyed within seven days of opening and regardless of code date.
BST is the naturally occurring hormone in cows that stimulates lactation. It is impossible for milk to be “BST free.” rBST, on the other hand, is the synthetic hormone that is supposedly identical to the naturally occurring hormone. If you give it to lactating cows, it can increase milk production. Shamrock Farms does not use the growth hormone rBST on any of our 10,000-plus cows – organic or otherwise. Never have. We just don’t believe in it.