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Is beef frozen for four years safe to eat in a stew or soup?
Hi Roger,
As long as the meat was continually frozen it is safe to consume. Freezer guidelines for foods are based upon quality, not safety. Foods in the freezer do not maintain quality when frozen for many years and you will probably notice an old taste or appearance to the meat. This however is not unsafe to consume, just not as appetizing as younger frozen meat.
Carol
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Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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