Is Frozen Food Safe?
According to the USDA, Food stored constantly at 0 °F will always be safe. Only the quality suffers with lengthy freezer storage. Freezing keeps food safe by slowing the movement of molecules, causing microbes to enter a dormant stage. Freezing preserves food for extended periods because it prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause both food spoilage and foodborne illness. This is how most restaurants reduce their food costs by freezing foods to extend the safe usable life of most foods. If you have questions on how to reduce your foods costs at home, send me an email or post a question on the blog.