I defrosted some frozen chicken breasts about a week ago, then decided I wasn't going to be making them so I threw them back in the freezer, I just defrosted again to make them for dinner, it's still okay to eat right?
2006-11-26 11:18:50 · 11 answers · asked by Portland p 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Probably not. You are not supposed to thaw and refreeze poultry. It would be better to spend another $5.00 than to make everyone sick.
2006-11-26 11:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Throw them away.
Unless they were not completely defrosted when you put them back, there has been plenty of time for bacteria to start growing.
They may not smell like they have gone bad, but trust me....they are already "on the turn."
If they were still at least halfway frozen when you put them back, they should be ok. Only you know how completely defrosted they were when you put them back.
I know it hurts to waste food and money by throwing away some chicken that looks and smells ok, but believe me, you do NOT want to deal with a case of stealth food poisoning.
Next time, cook them first. It is ok to freeze cooked meat that was frozen back when it was raw. The cooking killed all the original bacteria.
2006-11-26 11:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by devil_bunny_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chicken didn't spend much time defrosted (and if it was in the fridge at the time) then it shouldn't spoil. Refreezing can degrade the texture of the meat. It might not taste as good or have the same mouth-feel as fresh or once-frozen meat. Be sure to cook it really well.
2006-11-26 11:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by rethinker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chicken is bad, you should know by the smell. Technically...NO, you are not supposed to thaw and then refreeze any poultry. BUT...as long as you cook it, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches ATLEAST 165 degrees, then everything should be fine. If it tasted funny, throw it out. But atleast your likelihood of getting sick has been cut down to almost nothing.
2006-11-26 11:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. Never re freeze meat. You should have used them the first time within a couple of days. Throw them out now
2006-11-26 11:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by new mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's not technically right, but my mom did it all the time when she'd change her mind about dinner. I'm still typing.
2006-11-26 11:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If chicken is thawed and refreezed throw it away be smart food poisoning sucks..
2006-11-26 11:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mkey R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have done it many times, I just make sure I rinse it well under cold water and dry it. Then use it like usual.
2006-11-26 11:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fine. my mother does it all the time. when she buy frozen staff from market like fish,meat, she always defroze them to make its clean and froze them again.
2006-11-26 11:24:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is my mantra in the kitchen: If in doubt throw it out!!
2006-11-26 11:21:10 · answer #10 · answered by wendy h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋