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ChatGPT image description: A horrified home cook realizes a bag of frozen mixed berries has been left out for two hours. Purple berry juice pools across the counter while a handwritten timing note and wall clock emphasize the mistake. The square image captures panic, thawing fruit, and a relatable kitchen food-safety dilemma.

933. Leaving Frozen Berries Out for 2 Hours, Refreezing and Reusing

May 27, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving frozen berries out of refrigeration for 2 hours, refreezing and reusing later in a smoothie.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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933. Leaving Frozen Berries Out for 2 Hours, Refreezing and Reusing
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May 27, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Berries, Frozen berries, Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Time temperature control for safety food
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