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Cooking & Baking

Tarzanrock

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2. No. Throw it out!

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Thu Oct 10, 2024, 05:09 PM

Oct 2024

According to the FDA's freezer storage guidelines, the optimal storage time for frozen ground beef is 3 to 4 months. The same goes for any type of ground meat, including ground turkey, pork, veal, or chicken. It's just not worth getting sick from eating it.

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Is hamburger frozen in 6/2024 [View all] BlueKota Oct 2024 OP

Should be fine EYESORE 9001 Oct 2024 #1

Thank you BlueKota Oct 2024 #5

No. Throw it out! Tarzanrock Oct 2024 #2

Don't throw it out. The optimal time to use just means it may not be as tasty. hedda_foil Oct 2024 #3

Thank you. I am going to use it. BlueKota Oct 2024 #7

It's good to know what the optimal time recommended BlueKota Oct 2024 #6

If it has been frozen all the time, Jaydog Oct 2024 #4

Thank you. BlueKota Oct 2024 #8

same year as present? Kali Oct 2024 #9

Thank you. BlueKota Oct 2024 #12

Sure, as long as it's stayed solidly frozen Warpy Oct 2024 #10

Thank you. BlueKota Oct 2024 #13

I'm so glad this question was asked! slightlv Oct 2024 #11

That's funny about your husband. BlueKota Oct 2024 #14

My dad was a depression kid. slightlv Oct 2024 #15

Chili meat! Emile Oct 2024 #16