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Worries about defrosted food

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  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,210 Forumite
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    ripplyuk wrote: »
    It's possible the fridge is too cold. I haven't got a thermometer in it anymore so it might be worth getting another one. Knowing me, I probably set it to the coldest end of the normal range. Sometimes, food that touches the back of the fridge is partly frozen.
    I'd say your fridge was definitely too cold.
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    Refreezing food that has been defrosted in the fridge does not cause food poisoning.

    Refreezing foods is discourages because most people do NOT use their fridge to defrost so bacteria can start to develop as its warming up to room temperature.

    And if you cook it thoroughly, all the bacteria will be killed.
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