Q:

Will food that's stored in a freezer for a long period of time be safe to eat?


 A:

Safe food that was properly handled and stored at 0° F (-18° C) will remain safe. Only the quality of foods suffers with lengthy freezer storage. Tenderness, flavor, aroma, juiciness, and color of frozen foods can all be affected.


 

Source: Excerpted from FDA/CFSAN Food Safety A to Z Reference Guide, September 2001
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