Frozen Foods
Meats And Mixed Dishes: |
Still Contains
Ice Crystals
Not Above 40° |
Thawed,
Held Above 40°
For Over 2 Hours |
| Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Ground Meat |
Refreeze |
Discard |
| Casseroles With Meat, Pasta, Rice, Egg Or Cheese Base, Stews, Soups, Convenience Foods, Pizza |
Refreeze |
Discard |
| Fish, Shellfish, Breaded Seafood Products |
Refreeze, May Be Some Texture & Flavor Loss |
Discard |
| Dairy: |
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| Milk |
Refreeze, May Lose Some Quality |
Discard |
| Eggs (Out Of Shell), Egg Products |
Refreeze |
Discard |
| Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt |
Discard |
Discard |
| Cheese (Soft And Semi-Soft), Cream Cheese, Ricotta |
Refreeze, May Lose Some Texture |
Discard |
| Hard Cheese (Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan) |
Refreeze |
Refreeze |
| Fruits And Vegetables: |
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| Fruit Juices |
Refreeze |
Refreeze, Discard If Mold, Yeasty Smell Or Sliminess Developes |
| Home Or Commercially Packaged Fruit |
Refreeze, Will Change Texture & Flavor |
Refreeze, Discard If Mold, Yeasty Smell Or Sliminess Developes |
| Vegetable Juices |
Refreeze |
Discard If Above 50°F For Over 8 Hours |
| Home Or Commercially Packaged Or Blanched Vegetables |
Refreeze, Will Change Texture & Flavor |
Discard If Above 50°F For Over 8 Hours |
Baked Goods
Baking Ingredients: |
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| Flour, Cornmeal, Nuts |
Refreeze |
Refeeze |
| Pie Crusts, Breads, Rolls, Muffins, Cakes (No Custard Fillings) |
Refreeze |
Refreeze |
| Cakes, Pies, Pastries With Custard Or Cheese Filling, Cheesecake |
Refreeze |
Discard |
| Commercial And Homemade Bread Dough |
Refreeze, May Lose Some Quality |
Refreeze, Considerable Quality Loss |
Refrigerator Foods
Dairy/Eggs/Cheese: |
Food Still Cold, Held At 40°F
Or Above
Under 2 Hours |
Held Above 40°F
For Over 2 Hours |
| Milk, Cream, Sour Cream, Buttermilk, Evaporated Milk, Yogurt |
Keep |
Discard |
| Butter, Margarine |
Keep |
Keep |
| Baby Formula, Opened |
Keep |
Discard |
| Eggs, Egg Dishes, Custards, Puddings |
Keep |
Discard |
| Hard And Processed Cheeses |
Keep |
Keep |
| Soft Cheese, Cottage Cheese |
Keep |
Discard |
| Fruits & Vegetables: |
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| Fruit Juices, Opened; Canned Fruits, Opened; Fresh Fruits |
Keep |
Keep |
| Vegetables, Cooked; Vegetable Juice Opened |
Keep |
Discard After 6 Hours |
| Baked Potatoes |
Keep |
Discard |
| Fresh Mushrooms, Herbs, Spices |
Keep |
Keep |
| Garlic, Chopped In Oil Or Butter |
Keep |
Discard |
| Meat, Poultry, Seafood: |
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| Fresh Or Leftover Meat, Poultry, Fish, Or Seafood |
Keep |
Discard |
| Lunchmeats, Hot Dogs, Bacon, Sausage, Dried Beef |
Keep |
Discard |
| Canned Meats (Not Labeled “Keep Refrigerated” But Refrigerated After Opening) |
Keep |
Discard |
| Canned Hams Labeled “Keep Refrigerated” |
Keep |
Discard |
| Mixed Dishes, Side Dishes: |
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| Casseroles, Soups, Stews, Pizza With Meat |
Keep |
Discard |
| Meat, Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken, Egg Salad |
Keep |
Discard |
| Cooked Pasta, Pasta Salads With Mayonnaise Or Vinegar Base |
Keep |
Discard |
| Gravy, Stuffing |
Keep |
Discard |
| Pies, Breads: |
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| Cream Or Cheese Filled Pastries And Pies |
Keep |
Discard |
| Fruit Pies |
Keep |
Keep |
| Breads, Rolls, Cakes, Muffins, Quick Breads |
Keep |
Keep |
| Refrigerator Biscuits, Rolls, Cookie Dough |
Keep |
Discard |
| Sauces, Spreads, Jams: |
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| Mayonnaise, Tartar Sauce, Horseradish |
Keep |
Discard If Above 50°F For Over 8 Hours |
| Opened Salad Dressing, Jelly, Relish, Taco And Barbeque Sauce, Mustard, Catsup, Olives |
Keep |
Keep |
