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Question
I purchased frozen tuna fillets on Friday and put in the refrigerator. I was unable to prepare the tuna over the weekend. Will the tuna be fine to sear Monday afternoon?
Hi Rose,
I assume the tuna is vacuum packaged and that it did not completely defrost until late Saturday -- correct?
If so, it is recommended to use defrosted tuna within 2 days of thawing. Monday afternoon will be at the end of this window of safety. I would choose a recipe that fully cooks the tuna as opposed to just searing. While it may be perfectly safe -- you are pushing the envelope.
For a great research-based website on seafood and fish food safety, check out: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/seafsafe.html
Carol
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Answers by Expert:
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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