date:Jul 05, 2016
ponsible for food safety and food hygiene across the UK, says food can be safely frozen at any time up to its use by date.
Although the taste or texture of the food can deteriorate over time due to ice crystal damage, frozen food will keep indefinitely, it says.
Once defrosted, food will spoil in the same way as if it were fresh, it advises.
When is it safe to freeze food?
Most types of bacteria survive freezing, but become inactive while frozen due to the low temperature and lack of availab