Do Frozen Foods Go Bad. Discard vegetables if held above 40 F for six hours. By KJ BarberFeb 22 20197 mins to read.
To keep them at 40F or below add ice or a cold source like frozen gel packs. Do you leave freezer door open when defrosting. Frozen vegetables that are frozen plain with no sauce may be cooked and refrozen if they still contain ice crystals feel as cold as if refrigerated and show no signs of spoilage.
24 hours in a half-full freezer.
To keep them at 40F or below add ice or a cold source like frozen gel packs. Discard vegetables if held above 40 F for six hours. Frozen vegetables that are frozen plain with no sauce may be cooked and refrozen if they still contain ice crystals feel as cold as if refrigerated and show no signs of spoilage. It also slows the action of enzymes within the food vegetable or animal that lead to decay.