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Refreezing food: just fine

You can refreeze anything as long as it’s been handled properly,” Ms. Hanes said, adding that it is safe to thaw and then refreeze frozen fruit, vegetables, breads, cakes, processed foods and other items. The process, however, may affect their texture, taste and color, making them mushy or dried out and less appetizing, depending on the item.

Tina Hanes, a registered dietitian with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Also: you should thaw food in the refrigerator, not by running it under warm water.

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