I have got a joint of lamb that has been frozen for 14 months. Do you think that is taking a risk eating it?
By r.rumsby from Cornwall, England
You could keep it indefinately in the freezer and it would still be "safe"...it just won't be tasty.
"...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..."
Meat, uncooked steaks or chops: 4 to 12 months
Meat, uncooked ground: 3 to 4 months
Source:
www.fsis.usda.gov/
As mentioned already how well it is wrapped for the freezer is what will make the difference in the quality once frozen.
According to Still Tasty frozen food is safe to eat indefinitely though it may be beyond its best taste.
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