I know “use by” and “best by” dates aren’t set in stone- it’s okay to drink milk a day or 2 past the expiration date- but let’s pretend for a minute that they are set and definite.
Let’s say I buy a package of steaks on July 1 and the expiration date is July 15. I put them in the freezer as soon as I get home, and leave them there until August 1st. Is the expiration now August 15? Or do I need to use them as quickly as possible?
I’m not potentially going to expose myself to foodborne illnesses, it’s just a question that’s sat in the back of my mind for a while.
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It’s a pause button at best …. But people often forget that rule of thumb (if thawing the frozen product in the fridge like you should) is that you should minus half day for the freezing process and minus half day for the thawing process. This isn’t hard and fast but something to take into account if you freeze on day of or day before expiration date and then wonder why it’s not great / off when you thaw it.
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