Food Storage

Yes, you can eat frozen food after the use-by date if it was frozen before that date and kept at a steady 0°F (-18°C) the whole time.

Yes, you can eat some expired frozen food if it stayed frozen solid, but quality and safety depend on the time, packaging, and any signs of damage.

Yes, you can often eat expired frozen food if it stayed frozen, shows no damage, and is cooked and checked carefully before serving.

Yes, you can usually eat frozen food past its expiration date if it stayed frozen at 0°F, though texture and flavor may decline.

Yes, you can eat food straight from the fridge when it’s stored at ≤4°C (40°F), kept clean, and eaten within safe time windows for that food.

Yes, you can eat cold food from the fridge when it was cooked or prepared safely, cooled quickly, and stored under 4°C within safe time limits.

Yes, air frying frozen food is safe and works well; adjust time, shake during cooking, and check 74°C for poultry and 63°C for beef/pork.

Yes, hot food can go in the fridge; use shallow containers and chill within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).

Yes, hot food can be refrigerated immediately when it’s divided into shallow portions, vented briefly, and cooled to 4°C (40°F) within two hours.

Yes, hot food can go in the freezer when cooled fast in shallow portions, sealed, and frozen at 0°F (−18°C) for safe storage.