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Is it alright to freeze meat in the package in which it was purchased?


The store package is generally not moisture-vapor-resistant and should not be put directly into the freezer. Over-wrap the package in heavy duty foil, freezer bags or freezer paper. Label and freeze.
 

 

Barbara Willenberg, Nutritional Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia

 

 

 

 

Last update: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

 


 
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