Next time you’re at the supermarket, consider purchasing organic milk over regular milk for a longer shelf life.

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According to Business Insider, the reason isn't simply because one is organic. It actually has to do with the pasteurization and processing methods.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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