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Freezing meat, poultry, seafood and eggs
Meat, poultry and seafood can be frozen safely when handled properly before freezing and kept at 0°F (-18°C) or below. Wrap or package foods well to limit air exposure, moisture loss and freezer burn.
Raw meat and poultry can be frozen in their original store packaging for short-term storage, but additional airtight wrapping or freezer packaging can improve quality during longer storage. Frozen foods should be thawed safely in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave—not on the counter.
Eggs should not be frozen in their shells. NCHFP provides specific methods for freezing whole eggs, yolks and whites. Always follow food-specific guidance because freezing affects the quality of different foods in different ways.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Freezing and Food Safety — USDA FSIS
Guidance for safely freezing meat and poultry and for thawing and refreezing.
Freezing — National Center for Home Food Preservation
Food-specific freezing instructions for meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and other foods.
Are You Storing Food Safely? — FDA
FDA freezer-temperature and food-storage guidance.
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