how come re-freezing food is bad?

Question

If I thaw something in the fridge (so never in food danger temps) to only use some of it, why do food safety rules say I can’t re-freeze the rest?

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Answer 1

Depending on the food and depending on how it was thawed and stored, it could be a risk.

Safety rules err on the side of caution, because erring on the side of reckless would almost certainly result in more food borne illness.