Freezing and shelf lives

timbstoke

A while back, I bought some mince that was good for 7 days, and froze it on the day of purchase. I took it out to defrost on Wednesday, intending to make bolognese on Thursday, but other plans got in the way and it didn't happen.

Does the original 7 day shelf life it had when I bought it still apply, or have I left it too long? It's been in the fridge the whole time.

gibson123

It's still good.

Popperwell

Whilst frozen I think you can keep it for up to a month(extending the life of the product)but once defrosted I would say that it should be used immediately. But if cooked thoroughly, you my be able to put what is not eaten into the fridge and have another meal from it another day.

viv0147

From other posts I have read most suggestions are put it to the smell of test If it is off it will smell off so put it in the bin, But be careful It's not worth making yourself ill as my mother used to say If in doubt throw it out