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If the meatballs were held under refrigeration the entire time they were thawed and were not starting to spoil before they were refrozen, you could eat them. The quality and flavor might be diminished. If you are still in doubt, don't eat them.

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Q: Can you freeze meat then thaw it then re freeze?
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When do you use the freeze and thaw methods?

thawing meat


Is it okay to thaw meat halfway and freeze it back?

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can you refreeze a meat & potato pie?

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When you thaw turkey sausages can you re-freeze them without cooking them first?

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