Safe Food Handling: Freezing and Food Safety
Foods in the freezer -- are they safe? Every year, thousands of callers to the
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline aren't sure about the safety of items stored in their own home freezers. The
confusion seems to be based on the fact that few people understand how freezing protects food. Here is some
information on how to freeze food safely and how long to keep it. Read
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