Is it ok to thaw ground beef then freeze it again?

Question

I bought a 6lbs bag of ground beef and didnt have time to cut it into separate 1lbs bags. So , I want to unfreeze it and then separate it and then put it back in the freezer. Is that ok for the meat?

Answer 1

Yeah it's okay. I've done it before and I'm still healthy. When you thaw it do not thaw it in the microwave because it cooks a little and if you freeze that again you will get sick.

Answer 2

yes it is fine i work in restuarant for years and it is common to do with beef ,dont worry cause when cooking it kills bacteria and yes i am sure 100%

Answer 3

No, you cannot unthaw it, divide it and refreeze it. There is a possibility of food poisoning when you do that.

Answer 4

Nope you cannot do that it will spoil. Once it's thawed it must be eaten.

Answer 5

Yes it is ok to refreeze. For years I thought it was not and refused to ever do so (I am a self-proclaimed germaphobe and have a Master's in Public Health) until I read what the FDA has to say about freezing and food safety.

Although it is safe, I still avoid doing so just to preserve the quality of my meats and poultry, but in the event I need to I will refreeze knowing myself and family will be safe.

Answer 6

I have refrozen it, but only after it's been cooked.

Answer 7

nope, once it's unfrozen that is it

Answer 8

Not safe, but can be done.  if you are going to do it, i would make sure to use it in something that gets througly cooked, basically casaroles or soups.  I wouldn't risk grilling/burgers since they don't necisarily get cooked as well.

what i would recommend:

i would brown it all in the microwave, drain the the greese and then you can re-freeze it safely.   you can thaw it for casaroles, soups, and other things that just have ground beef added.

Answer 9

yes it is okay no harm to it

Answer 10

No. once it has been thawed out it can't be refrozen. Sorry.