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if i have some chicken that has a use by date in 3 days, if i put it in the freezer now and then take it out a week later, do i have 3 days from when i take it out to use it or do i need to use it straight away?
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if i have some chicken that has a use by date in 3 days, if i put it in the freezer now and then take it out a week later, do i have 3 days from when i take it out to use it or do i need to use it straight away?
thanks
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if i have some chicken that has a use by date in 3 days, if i put it in the freezer now and then take it out a week later, do i have 3 days from when i take it out to use it or do i need to use it straight away?
I only take things out of the freezer when I want to use them.
Why would you take it out and then not use it for three days?0 -
From ASDA
"Storage
Keep refrigerated at -2°C to +4°C. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 24 hours. Do not exceed the Use By date. Suitable for freezing. Freeze on day of purchase and consume within one month. Defrost thoroughly in a refrigerator before cooking and use within 24 hours. Once defrosted, do not re-freeze."
https://groceries.asda.com/product/chicken-breasts/asda-butchers-selection-chicken-breast-fillets/910001450076
NHS advice is slightly different
"freeze it any time before its use-by date","You can freeze meat for a long time and it will still be safe to eat, ..." but it still says "eat it within 24 hours of defrosting. "
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene/Pages/how-to-store-food-and-leftovers-safely.aspx#freezing0
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