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Bacteria feeds on the lactose in milk. Lactose is a sugar found in milk. To protect the milk from bacteria growth, just make sure the milk isn't exposed to air. An unopened jug of milk left out on the counter overnight should be safe, but it gives me the willies to even think about it!

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