Can You Thaw And Refreeze Fish. As per the USDAs guidance its safe to refreeze any food that has been thawed in the refrigerator assuming it hasnt spoiled before putting it back into your freezer of course. It will not make you sick. 1612011 With fish especially I would be concerned about texture. Cold temperatures inhibit the growth of most types of harmful bacteria.
142010 If you need to re freeze it would be best to cook the fish then freeze the cooked portion. However bacteria may still develop in the refrigerator over time. However if you grill fish outside in the 90. It is highly important that you keep the fish cool the whole time to prevent it from spoiling. 31102014 When you freeze thaw and refreeze an item the second thaw will break down even more cells leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product. In this video Ill cover why you should only buythaw enoug.
Cold temperatures inhibit the growth of most types of harmful bacteria.
Expert anglers recommend that fish need to be washed bled and cleaned well before you place them in the freezer. Avoid refreezing low-acid foods puddings and creamed foods. So you can refreeze. Types of thawed foods not to refreeze Do not refreeze prepared and cooked foods such as stew casseroles meat and poultry pies cream pies and pizza. 1712011 Yah you probably shouldnt do it but if the fish is kept refrigerated and you refreeze it the only thing that will happen is that the texture will be affected somewhat. If you purchase previously frozen meat poultry or fish at a retail store you.