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Freezer Labels: Organize Food by Name, Date and Safe Temperature

Label food with its name and freeze date, keep the freezer at -18°C/0°F or colder and follow safe thawing practices.

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Frozen packages can become impossible to identify. USDA recommends freezers at 0°F (-18°C) or below and prompt chilling or freezing of perishable leftovers. Date labels improve stock rotation and quality tracking but never override unsafe handling or a broken cold chain.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Check an appliance thermometer to confirm the freezer stays at or below -18°C (0°F).
2. Seal food in freezer-suitable packaging and separate raw products to prevent leakage onto other foods.
3. Write the food name, freezing date and portion size on each package.
4. Group similar foods without preventing the door from sealing or blocking ventilation required by the manual.
5. Keep older items accessible and use USDA's food-specific frozen storage quality guidance to plan rotation.
6. After a power failure or thawing incident, never rely on smell or dates alone to decide safety; follow official food-safety advice.

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Your try-it-at-home checklist

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