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In response to "LIR, uh, stupid guy question, why can't you freeze, unfreeze and then refreeze meat?" by sycor

USDA actually it's safe to refreeze, if it was thawed in the fridge. But refreezing affects the quality of the meat. -- (link)

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu2) Nov 28 '11, 13:38

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http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/focus_on_freezing/index.asp#14 (www.fsis.usda.gov)

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meh, I take hamburger out of the freezer and thaw in the sink and then change my mind and refreeze it. Hasn't killed me yet. -- nm - sycor Nov 28, 13:42 1
- maybe it has worked for you, but I wouldn't feed it to others who aren't as healthy. -- nm - loosilu Nov 28, 13:43

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