Found a roast in the back of the freezer that was purchased 12/15/04. It has been in the freezer the entire time since. Is it safe to eat? If questionable, is there anything I can do to find out if it is still good?
2006-11-10 04:49:55 · 13 answers · asked by ace rimmer 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
No you need to throw it out it is way expired if you eat it you are at risk for food poisoning DO NOT EAT IT! the meat has frost bite on it as well.
If you eat it you can get sick land up in the hospital and eventually die
2006-11-10 04:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Melody-Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Length of Time
Because freezing keeps food safe almost indefinitely, recommended storage times are for quality only. Refer to the freezer storage chart at the end of this document, which lists optimum freezing times for best quality.
If a food is not listed on the chart, you may determine its quality after defrosting. First check the odor. Some foods will develop a rancid or off odor when frozen too long and should be discarded. Some may not look picture perfect or be of high enough quality to serve alone but may be edible; use them to make soups or stews. Cook raw food and if you like the taste and texture, use it.
Freezer Storage Chart (0 °F)
Note: Freezer storage is for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.
Item Months
Bacon and Sausage 1 to 2
Casseroles 2 to 3
Egg whites or egg substitutes 12
Frozen Dinners and Entrees 3 to 4
Gravy, meat or poultry 2 to 3
Ham, Hotdogs and Lunchmeats 1 to 2
Meat, uncooked roasts 4 to 12
Meat, uncooked steaks or chops 4 to 12
Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4
Meat, cooked 2 to 3
Poultry, uncooked whole 12
Poultry, uncooked parts 9
Poultry, uncooked giblets 3 to 4
Poultry, cooked 4
Soups and Stews 2 to 3
Wild game, uncooked 8 to 12
2006-11-10 05:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by ladysilverhorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably safe to eat if you've had no significant power outages in the last 2 years. That is, it shouldn't kill you. Now, whether it is flavorful, juicy, adn tender, or has absorbed freezer odors and has freezer burn, I cannot tell you. But I would suspect the flavor is not up to par.
2006-11-10 04:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has been vacuumed sealed...and still has a vacuum - probably OK...thaw it out and see how it looks and smells....It is the fat that gets rancid so your nose will tell you...
If it has been wrapped in just regular foil, paper, bags or plastic - NO
But the #1 rule: When in doubt, throw it out. A trip to the hospital (or worse) is not worth the price of a roast.
2006-11-10 05:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are account of mammoth corpses being found in glaciers in Siberia and eaten. Does that mean you can only eat long frozen meat if you leave the skin on?
2006-11-10 05:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a long time, I probably wouldn't take any chances ... does it look freezer burnt? If there is any holes at all in the plastic I would absolutely discard.
2006-11-10 04:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by ShariSiggies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, it is NOT worth taking a chance. Best decision is to throw it out and play safe. It's your health and well-being that are far more important than a few dollars on the meat you spent nearly two years ago.
Good Luck and Happiness!!!!
2006-11-10 05:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by Paulo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always been told to throw it out if it has been froze for over a year.
2006-11-10 04:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by cmsmith114 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen honey, take it from a girl who's just got over food poisoning... THROW IT AWAY....!
2006-11-10 05:05:09 · answer #9 · answered by sum2000mayyah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought freezing makes stuff good forever
2006-11-10 04:54:43 · answer #10 · answered by Quiz Master 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋