Does the unit get cold enough to keep dairy products (milk, etc.) safely?
2001077
Yes, I would think dairy products would be perfectly safe in this unit. It doesn't get things really crispy cold, but I don't think you'll have to worry about milk, cheese, etc.
2001078
I use mine to store pumped breast milk, which is warm when I put it in, so I use a small ice pack too. I imagine it would do a good job if the dairy was already cold. It will also depend on the temp outside the unit... if it's really warm, I think you'll need an ice pack, too.
2001079
I think so. I've kept small bottles of milk and small yogurt containers in it, though never for longer than three or four days.
549480
Mine gets cold enough to keep frozen foods that are put into it frozen for a few days. Living off grid, I got tired of throwing things out from using a cooler with ice. The porta gaz works very well and I haven't had to throw anything out. It was recently attacked by a 500 pound bear too! Thrown on the ground. Still works like gem. Would recommend it.
2179623
We only use ours for water and soda etc. It would fit a gallon of milk and it has frozen our soda once or twice so it would keep it cold enough.
1403696
Short answer: Yes. Stainless steel is not significantly reactive in the presence of milk solids[1]. You should be able to store warm milk in this thermos. It will stay warm for several hours. Regular cleaning would be necessary, but no more difficult that cleaning milk off of anything else. Hope you have a nice winter season!
750716
I.think it would work a whole lot better unfrozen. This rack did not work well for me once milk was frozen and was not easy to get out of the rack
211842
Yes it will stay reasonable cold if yo dont open it, Try it yourself to see what ya think.
1984000
The refrigerator works very well. It take it about 8 hours to reach a stable cold temperature, but once it reach it, you could certainly keep milk and eggs at an optimum temperature as a regular home refrigerator. I have ran mine for more than one week without complains.
767764
This appliance does not heat the milk initially. You must do that separately first. It is meant to hold the yogurt cultures at the ideal warm temperature for proper fermentation and then cool them.
1777562
I use my Bubba cup everyday. I fill it with ice and water and the ice is still there for no day's! I would say yes to dairy products since they will be cold to begin with. Love my Bubba cup!
283716
I haven't used it for that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. There is a little lip on the outside edge, too, which would help prevent any spillage before the milk was frozen.
228728
HI! It is good for travelling, it does keep the milk cold, and fits in the hotel mini freezers. However during my first work trip with it on the return flight TSA confiscated the ice pack since it was not frozen (the freezer was not that good) and "they could not confirm what was inside". There was no issues with the milk. For my recent trip, I was not willing to loose another one (I bought a replacement) , hence I took one of those ice packs that look like bags. This time I had no issue at all through TSA. The bag was a almost forzen this time, still they did not mention anything about it. Hope I helped!!! HI! It is good for travelling, it does keep the milk cold, and fits in the hotel mini freezers. However during my first work trip with it on the return flight TSA confiscated the ice pack since it was not frozen (the freezer was not that good) and "they could not confirm what was inside". There was no issues with the milk. For my recent trip, I was not willing to loose another one (I bought a replacement) , hence I took one of those ice packs that look like bags. This time I had no issue at all through TSA. The bag was a almost forzen this time, still they did not mention anything... » Read More HI! It is good for travelling, it does keep the milk cold, and fits in the hotel mini freezers. However during my first work trip with it on the return flight TSA confiscated the ice pack since it was not frozen (the freezer was not that good) and "they could not confirm what was inside". There was no issues with the milk. For my recent trip, I was not willing to loose another one (I bought a replacement) , hence I took one of those ice packs that look like bags. This time I had no issue at all through TSA. The bag was a almost forzen this time, still they did not mention anything about it. Hope I helped!!! « Show Less
544684
I have never made ice in it. The compartment for frozen items is pretty small, so if it's a small tv dinner it would work. However, I would plan on using it that day. The refrigator it's self is perfect for what I use it for, at work; cold drinks, yogurts, pudding cups, ect... It keeps things very cold. As far as, the frozen stuff....I haven't had a need to use it in that way.
1789435
I use mine in my milk house. I live in WI so the temps are below zero many nights during the winter. My milk house is about the size of a one car garage, so I would say this would work very well for you.
1610915
It will more than likely stay cold, especially if you prechill the thermos with ice cold water or in the freezer and/or add ice to your milk. The issue that some people have brought up is the possibility of bacteria when milk is not kept at the appropriate temperature.Personally I have not kept straight milk in the thermos, but I have kept iced coffee with milk for over 10 hours and still drank it. I would, however, suggest that you look up information on milk before decided if there is risk doing such a thing, and what any risks may entail so that you do not end up ill.
1147154
I bought this for my husband at Christmas . This winter it was partially freezing his Pepsi that were put in at room temp. I think that it would be safe for breast milk
1075410
I don't worry about getting it cold...it insulates so that what goes in cold stays cold.
1537120
You can easily stack 10 (flat) frozen bags in this cooler. Maybe one or two more. But I wouldn't use it to store frozen bags for very long. I don't think it would keep the milk cold enough to keep from thawing.