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Frozen meat #873420

Asked June 17, 2024, 11:44 AM EDT

I am cleaning out my chest freezer and found frozen meat from 2021, should I throw that away? Or can it still be used?

Genesee County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello,

Frozen meat is still safe to eat from 2021 as long as your freezer has been kept below 0 degrees F they entire time. The quality may diminish the longer foods are in the freezer but it is food safe if it has been kept at proper freezer temperature.

Laurie Messing Replied June 18, 2024, 10:18 AM EDT

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Frozen meat #873420

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