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my freezer popped open without my knowlege

my freezer popped open without my knowledge, not sure when, but it was no longer than a day and a half, there was ice formed on the roof and the sides, is it safe to refreeze? I had hamburger, steak and green beans in there. bobbi
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Individually wrapped frozen steaks have thawed over 18 hours - are they safe?

I bought individually wrapped steaks from Walmart, and I accidentally left them out of the freezer for about 18 hours. I don't know if they had completely thawed or not. I didn't open the box to look. I didn't have time to cook them, so I put…
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Using previously frozen salsa

I hope this isn't off base because I'm not asking for recipes, just suggestions that I might not have thought of. I made a HUGE batch of roasted cherry salsa (like normal salsa but where all the ingredients except cilantro [but including the…
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How long can raw fish be kept if it has been thawed in the refrigerator?

I bought fish, repackaged and froze it immediately when I got home. My husband thawed it in the refrigerator (without my knowledge) for 2-3 days. I was afraid of the possibility of food poisoning and refused to eat it. He became really angry, saying…
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Can I thaw whole Ginger root to use later?

Can I thaw a whole piece of ginger root to be used later to make candy? If so, how long can I keep the thawed piece? I froze a healthy root in an airtight container for two weeks, but when I thawed it in the refrigerator overnight it became slimy,…
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Thawing Turkey with cold and refrigerator methods

After I have started with cold water method for partial thawing, when I switch back to refrigerator should ai remove Turkey from original wrapper, pat dry, and place in another bag to complete the defrosting in the refrigerator?
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Why is thawing in warm water bad for fish and meat

This question has been asked before but no one addresses this point: If I defrost meat or fish, say salmon fillets, and cook them directly after, wouldn't that kill the bacteria that might have grown when the food was in the "danger zone" . People…
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How can you tell if if a meal is thawed?

I am planning to place a meal (salmon + rice) in a refrigerator after having frozen it. How can I tell when it's thawed?
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When thawing meat in cold water, why must one change the water regularly?

When thawing meat in cold water, why must one change the water regularly? I've heard two contradictory explanations: The water warms to match room temperature, which is unsafe. The water cools to match the meat, and no longer thaws it…
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beef ribs thawing overnight in sink will meat be good

I laid frozen beef ribs out about midnight in the sink, got up around 9 am and remember I laid them out. will they still be safe to grill???
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Can pork and beef be thawed in water together?

I just went downstairs and noticed my girlfriend thawing pork chops and beef together in a bowl of cold water, is this okay? The water is bloody red and im worried that the porkchop juices mixing with beef juices is a bad thing Appreciate any…
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Can I eat chicken that was cooked, frozen, and thawed in the microwave yesterday?

I roasted a chicken then took the meat off the bone and froze it in little freezer bags. Yesterday evening I thawed some of the chicken in the microwave, expecting to eat it straight away, but didn't eat all of it. I put the leftover chicken in the…
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How long can uncooked brisket be refrigerated after defrosting?

I purchased a vac packed piece of brisket from Aldi a week ago. I froze it a day after buying, then thawed it in the fridge 2 days ago until it felt soft to touch. I opened the pack, washed it under faucet, patted it dry with paper towel and covered…
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Do defrosting plates work in reverse?

Does heat transference go both ways? Can I use the defrosting plate to cool something more rapidly, say a hot pot or pan?
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Thawing haggis safely

I have a large frozen haggis that I'd like to use for dinner Saturday night. when do i start to thaw it, and whats the safest method of thawing to prevent both food borne illness and to preserve quality of the product? I already read the question…
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