Food Storage

Yes, you can cook frozen food in an air fryer as long as you adjust time, temperature, and spacing so everything heats through safely.

Yes, you can cook frozen food without defrosting when you follow tested cooking directions and reach safe internal temperatures.

Yes, you can cook frozen food in a microwave when you follow the label directions and heat it until the thickest part reaches at least 165°F.

You can defrost a freezer with food inside for a short time, but food stays safer if you move it to chilled storage while the ice melts.

Yes, you can cook frozen food straight from the freezer when you follow the label directions and reach safe internal temperatures.

Yes, you can eat frozen food during pregnancy as long as it is stored, handled, and cooked properly and you skip high-risk ready-to-eat items.

Yes, you can eat frozen food as long as it stays at 0°F (−18°C) and is cooked or thawed safely according to the package and food safety rules.

Yes, you can eat frozen food while pregnant when you handle, cook, and store it safely to lower the chance of foodborne illness.

Yes, you can eat food with freezer burn because it stays safe, but dried, off-flavor spots should be trimmed for better taste.

Yes, frozen food kept at a constant 0°F (-18°C) remains safe to eat after its expiration date, though taste and texture decline over time.