date:Jul 05, 2016
s you would raw. Defrosted food can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before it needs to be cooked or thrown away.
Refrozen food has a higher risk of causing food poisoning because when food is re-thawed, bacteria can multiply rapidly. However, if you cook defrosted food - for example turning defrosted chicken into a chicken curry - harmful bugs will be killed off, making it safe to refreeze.
Food Standards Agency advice
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