Freezer accident

[tiggerblue10]

My freezer was, by accident, left slightly ajar last night and a bit of defrosting has occured and lots of clear ice has formed. Some items appear to have defrosted slightly but I just want to know if they are safe to keep or should I bin them as I know you shouldn't re-freeze food once defrosted.

[gsr600]

have a slap up sunday dinner with what was affected - or cook & hold to monday,
alternatavely have you got a dog.
think most of us have done similar at some point.

[tiggerblue10]

Thanks grs,

Most of it was bread and veg. No dog I'm afraid and I don't think my cats will be too pleased with a veg meal.

The other food was stuff I'd pre-cooked for Little Tiggs and portioned off but that seems to be ok.

[boxtops]

if it's bread and veg then it will be absolutely fine to refreeze, just stuff it back in again. It's things like chicken and fish that you souldn't refreeze.

[tiggerblue10]

Thanks Box, the chicken, fish and other meats were at the back and seemed fine :o)

[MichaelZZ]

As gsr600 says, most of us have done similar at some time. I found that the "lots of clear ice" was perfectly OK in my G&T.

[gingejbee]

Bread and veg. may suffer a bit re quality but will be perfectly safe.