- Breast milk is generally very stable, with low concentrations of bacteria at typical storage temperatures.
- The CDC recommends not mixing multiple temperatures of breast milk and not reusing a partially used bottle.
- Studies suggest that these rules are overly cautious and breast milk can be stored safely for longer than recommended.
- Refreezing breast milk after it has thawed is generally safe, and mixing of temperatures is likely safe as well.
- Reusing a partially used bottle of breast milk is also likely safe, but more research is needed.
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