Is Freezing Food Bad?

by **gina68gt** Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:24 pm

Is freezing food bad?

Absolutely not! As long as it’s done properly, freezing food will lock in nutrients and freshness so your items are just as good as the day they went in the freezer.

Does freezing food kill bacteria?

Not exactly. According to the USDA, freezing food renders bacteria and other microbes inactive, thus preserving your food. Once the food is removed from the freezer and starts to thaw, bacteria and other microbes will become active again and you run the risk of foodborne illness if the items are left out between 40 and 140ºF before being washed and/or cooked. Be sure your freezer temperature reaches 0ºF to freeze food safely.