Is it safe to refreeze a tuna sandwich? [duplicate]

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I made a sandwich two days ago that consists of white bread and canned tuna. I put it in my freezer immediately after making it and it stayed there until today. This morning I took it to work, planning to eat it for lunch, but am now going out for lunch instead. I'd rather not waste the sandwich, so is it safe to refreeze it until tomorrow? It has been out of the freezer for 5 hours and sitting in my desk drawer.

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The larger issue is the storage time that the sandwich has already been subjected to. 5 hours at room temperature is enough time for at least some of the tuna to spend significant time in the "danger zone" (the temperature range from 40 to 140 degrees F where bacteria grow most quickly).

At this point I would not consider the sandwich safe, regardless whether you refreeze it. Refreezing will not render it safe again and I would recommend tossing it.



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Can you freeze and refreeze tuna?

Can previously frozen fish be refrozen? That's what a reader wanting to take advantage of a sale on tuna and swordfish \u2014 which had been previously frozen \u2014 wanted to know. According to the US Department of Agriculture, once food is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking.

Can you refreeze tuna after thawing?

Yes, you can refreeze cooked or raw fish that was thawed in the refrigerator. As per the USDA's guidance, it's safe to refreeze any food that has been thawed in the refrigerator (assuming it hasn't spoiled before putting it back into your freezer, of course).

Can you refreeze sandwiches?

If raw or cooked food is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking or heating, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing.

What happens if you freeze something twice?

The more you freeze the food, the more the tissues break down, the flavor profile decreases and moisture escapes. For example, some vegetables, like green beans, will become mushy if it is thawed and frozen multiple times. They are still safe to eat, but the texture may not be as desirable.


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When you freeze anything that contains moisture, freezing produces ice crystals that rupture cell walls; this damage speeds up any spoilage that might begin. The more often you freeze a food, the more damage is done. I would advise against re-freezing anything you plan to eat without cooking, simply out of concern over not knowing how quickly any spoilage will progress as it thaws.

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