Quiver0f10 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I had thawed some chicken to use in two meals and one bag was accidentally put back into the freezer. Is it safe to thaw again and cook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I would say no, but I am chicken leery. That reminds me of the new Peguins of Madagascar cartoon. They were trying to get some thrown out tuna. And the youngest asks "What's Salmonella?" and the oldest says , Its Italian for litte salmon and the rest of the penguins cheer for Italian food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Depends. Did you thaw it on the counter, or in the refrigerator? If it was thawed in the fridge, I would go ahead and eat it, otherwise, probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I usually say "yes" to all the left-out-overnight queries, but this one I say "no" to. It's not like you'll die of botulism, but it seems to be a perfect moment for bacteria to have had a party and made their enterotoxins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Nope. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I had thawed some chicken to use in two meals and one bag was accidentally put back into the freezer. Is it safe to thaw again and cook? I always thought that you couldn't "refreeze" meat that was frozen and then thawed, but apparently you can... Refreezing Once food is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing. After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods. If previously cooked foods are thawed in the refrigerator, you may refreeze the unused portion. Freeze leftovers within 3-4 days. Do not refreeze any foods left outside the refrigerator longer than 2 hours; 1 hour in temperatures above 90 °F. If you purchase previously frozen meat, poultry or fish at a retail store, you can refreeze if it has been handled properly. From the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service I came across that the other day when I was look for some 'official' answers about meat & freezing ~ I was wondering how long meat could stay frozen and still be good.. saw that question answered there as well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Depends. Did you thaw it on the counter, or in the refrigerator? If it was thawed in the fridge, I would go ahead and eat it, otherwise, probably not. :iagree: If it was kept cold and was only at fridge temps for a couple of days, it is probably fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'd use it. Pretty much the reason one shouldn't freeze, thaw, then refreeze meat is due to quality not so much disease. I refreeze previously frozen fish all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'd use it. The majority of "fresh" meat sold at grocery stores around here are frozen when they arrive at the store and they just put them out to thaw. I've always frozen any meat I bought at the store, including the fresh previously frozen stuff. I've never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnlvr Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I would use it. Just make sure it's handled properly and cooked thoroughly (duh, right? Like it says "this coffee is hot" on the coffee cup). :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thank you all. The chicken had been thawed on the fridge and was never left out on the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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