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  1. Original post
    Ben
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    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of the
    freezer and into the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am
    considering refreezing some of them. Since they were in the
    fridge the whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    Thanks, Ben

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  2. Dimitri
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    "ben" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of the
    freezer and


    into

    Quoted message said:

    the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am considering
    refreezing some of them. Since they were in the fridge the
    whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    Thanks, Ben

    <snip> No problem if they have been kept at the proper
    temperature. You will lose some additional flavor and
    texture but with the cardboard chicken they sell today it's
    not going to make any difference. Make sure when you do
    finally cook it you cook it to the proper temperature.

    Dimitri

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  3. Dimitri
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    "ben" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of the
    freezer and


    into

    Quoted message said:

    the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am considering
    refreezing some of them. Since they were in the fridge the
    whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    Thanks, Ben

    <snip> No problem if they have been kept at the proper
    temperature. You will lose some additional flavor and
    texture but with the cardboard chicken they sell today it's
    not going to make any difference. Make sure when you do
    finally cook it you cook it to the proper temperature.

    Dimitri

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  4. Matt
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    I have done what you are asking about and I've never had a problem. It does
    seem like it could be a bad idea, but I agree that if you keep it at the
    proper temperature, it should be ok. Obivously bringing it outside in the
    sun for a couple hours and then refreezing would be a bad idea. : )

    Matt www.itsacookbook.com "ben" <[email hidden]> wrote in
    message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of the
    freezer and


    into

    Quoted message said:

    the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am considering
    refreezing some of them. Since they were in the fridge the
    whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    Thanks, Ben

    --
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  5. Matt
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    I have done what you are asking about and I've never had a problem. It does
    seem like it could be a bad idea, but I agree that if you keep it at the
    proper temperature, it should be ok. Obivously bringing it outside in the
    sun for a couple hours and then refreezing would be a bad idea. : )

    Matt www.itsacookbook.com "ben" <[email hidden]> wrote in
    message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of the
    freezer and


    into

    Quoted message said:

    the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am considering
    refreezing some of them. Since they were in the fridge the
    whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    Thanks, Ben

    --
    "What passes for wisdom may only be eloquent foolishness"

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  6. Dave Smith
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    ben said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of
    the freezer and into the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday
    I am considering refreezing some of them. Since they were
    in the fridge the whole time, would there be a problem
    doing that?

    That can be very dangerous.

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  7. Steve Wertz
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    ben said:

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of the
    freezer and into the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am
    considering refreezing some of them. Since they were in the
    fridge the whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    Read about proper storage, freezing, thawing and
    refreezing here:

    fsis.usda.govchicken.htm

    -sw

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  8. The Wolf
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    On 03/12/2004 9:13 AM, in article [email hidden],
    "Matt" <[email hidden]> opined:

    Quoted message said:

    I have done what you are asking about and I've never had
    a problem. It does seem like it could be a bad idea, but
    I agree that if you keep it at the proper temperature, it
    should be ok. Obivously bringing it outside in the sun
    for a couple hours and then refreezing would be a bad
    idea. : )

    Matt www.itsacookbook.com "ben" <[email hidden]> wrote in
    message -"]news:[email hidden]-
    berlin.de...

    Quoted message said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of
    the freezer and


    into

    Quoted message said:

    the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am considering
    refreezing some of them. Since they were in the fridge
    the whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    Thanks, Ben

    --
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    I've wondered about this because where I buy my chicken
    sometimes it is partially frozen. It seems like they buy it
    frozen and thaw it on display.

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    "When a broad table is to be made, and the edges of planks
    do not fit, the artist takes a little from both, and makes a
    good joint. In like manner here, both sides must part with
    some of their demands," Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
    ==========================================================================

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  9. Peter Aitken
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    "Dave Smith" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    ben said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of
    the freezer and


    into

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    the fridge to defrost. Now on Friday I am considering
    refreezing some of them. Since they were in the fridge
    the whole time, would there be a problem doing that?

    That can be very dangerous.

    That's not true. I used to believe it, but a couple of years
    ago we had an ice storm that knocked out power for a few
    days. There were various food safety experts on the radio
    answering questions, one of them being the refreezing of
    food that thawed but has been kept cold for a day or 2. No
    problem, was the answer they gave. It might affect the
    quality/texture of the food but there is no danger.

    --
    Peter Aitken

    Remove the [censored] from my email address before using.

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  10. Default User
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    Dave Smith said:


    ben said:

    Hi,

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of
    the freezer and into the fridge to defrost. Now on
    Friday I am considering refreezing some of them. Since
    they were in the fridge the whole time, would there be a
    problem doing that?

    That can be very dangerous.

    Why?

    Brian Rodenborn

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  11. Dave Smith
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    #11
    Default User said:


    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out of
    the freezer and into the fridge to defrost. Now on
    Friday I am considering refreezing some of them. Since
    they were in the fridge the whole time, would there be
    a problem doing that?

    That can be very dangerous.

    Why?

    You run the risk of eating spoiled meat. According to the
    sites I checked, you should check poultry that has been at
    less than 45 F for smell. If it smells okay it can be re-
    frozen but should be used as soon as possible. Poultry that
    has been stored at temperatures over 45 F should be
    discarded.

    Having once had a good dose of food poisoning, (thanks to a
    Chile dog in a restaurant), I can assure you that a few
    dollars worth of chicken is not worth the risk.

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  12. Frogleg
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    On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 20:14:20 GMT, The Wolf <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:

    I've wondered about this because where I buy my chicken
    sometimes it is partially frozen. It seems like they buy it
    frozen and thaw it on display.

    I asked a supermarket butcher about the same thing. 'Freah'
    chicken is often (always?) "superchilled" before shipping,
    which isn't *quite* the same as freezing. When I pointed out
    to the butcher that not only was there frost on the
    packages, but the meat was pretty hard in spots, he shrugged
    and said that's the way it's shipped and he doesn't know
    much more.

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  13. Ben
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    Thanks for everyones' replies. Much appreciated.

    regards, Ben

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  14. Default User
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    Dave Smith said:


    Default User said:


    Quoted message said:

    > On Wednesday morning I took some chicken pieces out
    > of the freezer and into the fridge to defrost. Now
    > on Friday I am considering refreezing some of them.
    > Since they were in the fridge the whole time, would
    > there be a problem doing that?

    That can be very dangerous.

    Why?

    You run the risk of eating spoiled meat. According to the
    sites I checked, you should check poultry that has been at
    less than 45 F for smell. If it smells okay it can be re-
    frozen but should be used as soon as possible. Poultry
    that has been stored at temperatures over 45 F should be
    discarded.

    When did these chicken pieces get above 45F? From freezer to
    refrigerator, back to freezer.

    Brian Rodenborn

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  15. Bob
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    Frogleg said:
    The Wolf said:

    I've wondered about this because where I buy my chicken
    sometimes it is partially frozen. It seems like they buy
    it frozen and thaw it on display.

    I asked a supermarket butcher about the same thing.
    'Freah' chicken is often (always?) "superchilled" before
    shipping, which isn't *quite* the same as freezing. When I
    pointed out to the butcher that not only was there frost
    on the packages, but the meat was pretty hard in spots, he
    shrugged and said that's the way it's shipped and he
    doesn't know much more.

    Please don't call this guy a butcher. He's never been near a
    real butcher and couldn't care any less about the meat tha
    he handles, or anything about you, as a customer.

    BOB

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