No one wants to waste a perfectly good dinner, but there are some rules to keep in mind when refreezing meat, fish, and other perishable foods — here’s everything you need to know. Igor Ploskin / ...

virologist and senior director of food technology communications at International Food Information Council All of this being said, if an item has already been frozen and thawed, there are a few ...

While refreezing turkey is generally safe, it can affect the texture and flavor of the meat. Each cycle of freezing and thawing can cause moisture loss, potentially making the meat dry or less tender.

One cardinal rule of food prep and preservation I learned growing up was that once frozen food thaws, it cannot go back into the freezer. My mom taught me that, and her mom taught her. The belief that ...

A second freeze-thaw cycle can expose certain foods to unsafe temperature ranges where bacteria multiply quickly and can make you sick. Raw meat and raw seafood should never be refrozen because ...

It's tempting to refreeze food after you've thawed it out multiple times in order to not waste a meal or ingredient. After all, how bad can it be to take bread in and out of the freezer over a few ...

We’ve all been there: peering into the freezer, contemplating whether to refreeze that ice-encrusted mystery item. While some foods can survive a second chilly stint, others are better off in the bin.

Dear Readers: Refreezing food is a great way to save money and time when fixing a meal, but you need to be aware of these safety hints: Normally, if food is only partially thawed and still has some ...

Refreezing food is a great way to save money and time when fixing a meal, but be aware of these safety hints: •Normally, if food is only partially thawed and still has some ice crystals on it, it's ...

If you know how to freeze and refreeze ham, you can enjoy your holiday leftovers well beyond your family dinner.Fact checked ...