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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You can think of freezing food as pausing or extending the expiration date rather than resetting it. That’s why it usually says “use or freeze by” with the date. But even though things won’t rot in a freezer, they will still lose quality over time, as ice crystals build up and moisture is removed. That’s freezer burn.
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