| Type of Food | Contains Ice Crystals, Not Above 40ºF | Thawed, Held Above 40ºF for Over Two Hours |
|---|---|---|
Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Ground Meat and Poultry |
Refreeze |
Discard |
Casseroles with Meat, Pasta, Rice, Egg or Cheese Base, Stews, Soups, Convenience Foods, Pizza |
Refreeze |
Discard |
Fish, Shellfish, Breaded Seafood Products |
Refreeze |
Discard |
Milk |
Refreeze |
Discard |
Eggs (out of shell), Egg Products |
Refreeze |
Discard |
Ice cream, Frozen Yogurt |
Discard |
Discard |
Cheese (Soft and Semi-Soft), Cream Cheese, Ricotta |
Refreeze |
Discard |
Hard Cheese (Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan) |
Refreeze |
Refreeze |
Fruit Juices |
Refreeze |
Refreeze. Discard if mold, yeasty smell or sliminess develops. |
Home or Commercially Packaged Fruit |
Refreeze |
Refreeze. Discard if mold, yeasty smell or sliminess develops. |
Vegetable Juices |
Refreeze |
Discard if above 50°F for over eight hours. |
Home or Commercially Packaged or Blanched Vegetables |
Refreeze |
Discard if above 50°F for over eight hours. |
Fruit Juices |
Refreeze |
Refreeze |
Flour, Cornmeal, Nuts |
Refreeze |
Refreeze |
Pie Crusts, Breads, Rolls, Muffins, Cakes (no Custard Fillings) |
Refreeze |
Discard if above 50°F for over eight hours. |
Cakes, Pies, Pastries with Custard or Cheese Filling, Cheesecake |
Refreeze |
Discard |
Commercial and Homemade Bread Dough |
Refreeze |
Refreeze |
| Type of Food | Contains Ice Crystals, Not Above 40ºF | Thawed, Held Above 40ºF for Over Two Hours |
|---|---|---|
Milk, Cream, Sour Cream, Buttermilk, Evaporated Milk, Yogurt |
Keep |
Discard |
Butter, Margarine |
Keep |
Keep |
Baby Formula (opened) |
Keep |
Discard |
Eggs, Egg Dishes, Custards, Puddings |
Keep |
Discard |
Hard and Processed Cheeses |
Keep |
Keep |
Soft Cheeses, Cottage Cheese |
Keep |
Discard |
Fruit Juices (opened), Canned Fruits (opened), Fresh Fruits |
Keep |
Keep |
Vegetables (cooked), Vegetable Juice (opened) |
Keep |
Discard after six hours. |
Baked Potatoes |
Keep |
Discard |
Fresh Mushrooms, Herbs, Spices |
Keep |
Keep |
Garlic (chopped in oil or buffer) |
Keep |
Discard |
Fresh or Leftover Meat, Poultry, Fish, Seafood |
Keep |
Discard |
Lunchmeats, Hot Dogs, Bacon, Sausage, Dried Beef |
Keep |
Discard |
Canned Meats (not labeled Keep Refrigerated but refrigerated after opening) |
Keep |
Discard |
Canned Hams (labeled Keep Refrigerated) |
Keep |
Discard |
Casseroles, Soups, Stews, Pizza with Meat |
Keep |
Discard |
Meat, Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken or Egg Salad |
Keep |
Discard |
Cooked Pasta, Pasta Salads with Mayonnaise or Vinegar Base |
Keep |
Discard |
Gravy, Stuffing |
Keep |
Discard |
Cream or Cheese Filled Pastries and Pies |
Keep |
Discard |
Fruit Pies |
Keep |
Keep |
Breads, Rolls, Cakes, Muffins, Quick Breads |
Keep |
Keep |
Refrigerator Biscuits, Rolls, Cookie Dough |
Keep |
Discard |
Mayonnaise, Tartar Sauce, Horseradish |
Keep |
Discard |
Open Salad Dressing, Jelly, Relish, Taco Sauce, Barbeque Sauce, Mustard, Catsup, Olives |
Keep |
Keep |
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