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Foods stay frozen in the uncovered freezers at the store because cold air drops and stays in the freezer. There is a certain level, though, above which the frozen foods should not be stacked - otherwise they will thaw out.

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The open freezers are set much higher than the closed freezers. The stores would not be able to use them if they were unsafe.

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so air can circulate

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