Freezer door not closed properly ....am I going to have to bin it all?

[takeofoog]

Friday night went shopping
Partner had the job of putting it away
He didn't close the door properly
I didn't notice for nearly 24 hours
The shelf was out a bit so it didn't close
Things in freezer (all bought frozen )
Chicken Kiev's
Peas /peppers
Fish cakes /fingers
McCain's fries
Party food (halloumi fries /spring rolls )
Macaroons
Sausages (bought frozen )

Is anything still okay to eat ?
Or do I bin it all ?

Were they defrosted?

Were they still cold with ice crystals?

Still solid - keep in freeer
Defrosted but cold - move to fridge and eat
Warm - bin

Still cold
I didn't check everything
I'm a bit of a worrier

Check the temp, anything -12 or higher put in the fridge to defrost

You can buy stuff from t he supermarket that tells you if it can be frozen - this is the same. If its been in the freezer for 24 hours and isn't above room temperature it’ll be safe to re freeze.

I did a degree in Home Economics back in the day. One of the things we researched is the effect on chicken of freezing / defrosting / re freezing. We thawed and refroze chicken thighs 10 times. Each time we checked for bacteria. There was no significant increase above a safe level. As long as its cooked thoroughly it will be fine.

Why? Its still frozen at -12!!!

@Soontobe60 thats the food safety standard- from someone who works in a restaurant with a broken freezer yesterday 😂

Been there, done that still alive and kicking

It will be fine just make sure it's thoroughly cooked and piping hot

anything vegetable based I’d just refreeze

Could always pig out tonight