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Old 23-09-2016, 12:41
Peachy Keen
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When the instructions on a package says 'freeze on day of purchase, does this mean you have up to 24 hours to put the food item(s) in the freezer as you can go shopping after midnight!

Just curious!
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Old 23-09-2016, 13:01
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It's a nonsense piece of information.

You can safely freeze it any time up until (and including) the expiry date. The "day of purchase" will obviously vary depending on how quickly the product is sold!

I thought that supermarkets had stopped using those labels because they are misleading.
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Old 23-09-2016, 13:06
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Yes they are completely misleading. You can freeze it right up to the last moment.
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Old 23-09-2016, 16:37
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Yeah, If it's alright to eat it's alright to freeze.
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Old 24-09-2016, 12:05
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As long its frozen up to the expiry date it's fine.
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Old 24-09-2016, 17:55
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How does the item know it's been bought? If it's in your own fridge or the one in the supermarkets it's still the same. As long as it's frozen before expiry then it's fine
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Old 25-09-2016, 11:58
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I guess they are saying once it has left the shelf the safety of the food is compromised, for example carrying it home, could take up to half hour, leaving it in the bag once home maybe, so therefore the food will be at risk of bacteria starting to grow.
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Old 25-09-2016, 15:19
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I guess they are saying once it has left the shelf the safety of the food is compromised, for example carrying it home, could take up to half hour, leaving it in the bag once home maybe, so therefore the food will be at risk of bacteria starting to grow.
It's extremely doubtful though isn't it? Especially as it is not chilled for every second before it gets in the fridge at the Supermarket.
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