Can I eat venison that was frozen for 13 years? [duplicate]

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My mother in law has has vacuum sealed venison in the freezer for about 13 years. Would it still be ok to eat? It doesn't look like anything is wrong with it.



Best Answer

The US FDA guidelines do not explicitly call out game meat, but none of their guidelines call for storing meat in the freezer for more than one year.

https://www.fda.gov/media/74435/download




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Can you eat deer meat that has been frozen for 2 years?

A-Hypothetically speaking, yes, the meat would be safe to eat if the conditions you describe are accurate. If the meat was in good condition when it was frozen, and has been frozen solid without interruption at 0 degrees or below, it will be perfectly safe.

How long does venison stay good in the freezer?

Storage and Thawing Properly wrapped or packaged venison can be stored in a freezer for 9-12 months. To avoid quality deterioration, never refreeze thawed venison. Always thaw venison properly in a refrigerator or in a microwave. Venison thawed in the microwave should be for immediate use.

Can you eat 2 year old frozen meat?

But we're here to finally put the question to rest, as the USDA states that as long as all foods are stored at 0 \xb0F or lower in your freezer, they are safe to eat indefinitely.

How long can you keep meat in a freezer before it goes bad?

According to the FDA , you can keep cuts, like roasts, frozen for anywhere from 4 to 12 months and steaks for 6 to 12 months. Ground beef should be frozen for no more than three to four months. Once cooked, you can also safely freeze those beefy leftovers.



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