Meat Advice

[Zag]

So I picked up my deer meat from wilsons almost $300 dollars worth. My wife said we needed a chest freezer. So we picked up a new GE for a good price that night. The next day we loaded all my deer steaks (1 1/2 deer worth) and loins along with all my meat from wilsons.

This am I go to grab some bologna and its not cold. I frantically feel around and just about everything is well thawed. I quickly thru everything back in our other two freezers. My wife grabbed some steak out last Thursday. Do you think the meat could still be good? I doubt it. What should I do?

[ATbuckhunter]

How long was it in the new freezer for? Did it smell alright? If it wasn't too long then it should be alright to eat. 

[Zag]

I got the freezer on dec 5th. Loaded the meat the next day. Last thur it was cold. So somewhere between then and the weekend it stopped because this morning it wasnt even very cold. Do i take a steak out and smell it once it thaws?

[Hock3y24]

How long from putting meat in till noticing? I'd try it as Lon as it didn't smell. Get some of these, I bought 3 the alarm is loud enough if your somewhere halfway close. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Fisher-Scientific-06-664-11-Traceable-Memory-Monitoring-Alarm-Thermometer-/251404011007?txnId=1740727559015

[ATbuckhunter]

Take the meat out and smell it after it thawed. If it smells off, you may have to throw it out. If not cook up a small piece and try just a little to see how your body reacts. 

[turkeyfeathers]

Offer a steak up to MIL and see how it goes.

Honestly think you'll be ok. Years ago our basement flooded. Serv Pro came in a gutted finished to unfinished. A week later I smelled something bad. Yup , about 3 1/2 deer and 2 wild turkey all bad. I was furious. Called owner asking how the heck could they unplug a freezer and not plug it back in. He was remorseful but nothing he could do sadly. Sucked.

[Paula]

No way would I ever take a chance with it. I wouldn't care if it didn't smell bad or if it wasn't slimey. I would dump it! Hopefully you can get a receipt for when you picked up meant and when you bought freezer, I would throw such a fit they will have to pay me to leave the store!

Good luck

[fasteddie]

I had a 7 cu ft chest freezer that had a 12 month warranty . It crapped out after 13 months . Went to get some meat out and there was condensation on the inside of the lid . No idea how long it was off . Lost most of the meat . Bought another one . I have a sensor in the freezer and the thermometer next to my Computer . The freezer is 5 degrees right now . 

If it goes , I will know . 

[Rockspek]

as everyone now knows i'm new to this but I have to say I would consider losing my venison more of a loss than anything bought at the store.  Way more.  I would thaw some and smell it then test a little out on myself.  With that being said nothing is worth your own health or your family's.  

 

I wonder if someone that processes deer meat regularly would be willing to give any good advice?

[Paula]

as everyone now knows i'm new to this but I have to say I would consider losing my venison more of a loss than anything bought at the store.  Way more.  I would thaw some and smell it then test a little out on myself.  With that being said nothing is worth your own health or your family's.  

 

I wonder if someone that processes deer meat regularly would be willing to give any good advice?

The meat was thawed already because the freezer did not work, that is that way i read it

[Five Seasons]

wouldn't chance it. was the freezer bad? Not a big fan of chest freezers. Got a good deal on a kenmore a few years ago that's upright, but even better has a temp and door alarm. i believe those last 2 things are invaluable.

[jmg343]

I would smell it.  Unless it was really rank, I'd eat it.  Worst case scenario, I'd get some evil diareaha and be puking my guts out.  Not too bad, I could lose a few pounds anyway.

[Al Bundy]

Yup... try a steak, with wild mushrooms. Throw some garlic in there.  Do this when you don't need to work the next day in case you have frequent runs to the bathroom. Pun intended..  It would need to smell and look bad  to make me want to throw it out.

 

 

[Merlot]

If it were me, I'd toss it. No sense in getting sick over possibly spoiled meat. Does the freezer not operate at all now? Circuit breaker trip?

[dbHunterNY]

if the meat was still very cool but not frozen then it's probably ok.  the stuff in the center is probably colder than the stuff on top and out in the open.  it can be 40 or less and still be fine.  if you're unsure then you should toss it.

[Galliform]

How cold was the meat when you discovered the problem? Any chance you tested some with a thermometer (I know not everyone has a meat thermometer)? You might be okay. Don't put yourself/family at harm, but fresh, carefully handled meat like your venison can be safe if it is not warm for too long, especially if your butcher was a clean production.

[turkeyfeathers]

And did you try some ? Survey says ?

[G-Man]

They age meat at 40, it's more than likely fine if it was still.chill to the touch.how old do you think meat just stays on shelf at store a goood week if you check the dates, if it was frozen first it wasn't above 32 too long if if was still cold to touch

Edited December 15, 2015 by G-Man

[Zag]

If it were me, I'd toss it. No sense in getting sick over possibly spoiled meat. Does the freezer not operate at all now? Circuit breaker trip?

Nope its still running and not cold at all. GE said they would have to send a tech this friday and they do have a food remursement program but the tech has to look at it first.

[Zag]

They age meat at 40, it's more than likely fine if it was still.chill to the touch.how old do you think meat just stays on shelf at store a goood week if you check the dates, if it was frozen first it wasn't above 32 too long if if was still cold to touch

 

everything up top wasnt warm to the touch, very bottom was cold but not close to being frozen. I think this weekend ill pull some out to try.

[turkeyfeathers]

Nope its still running and not cold at all. GE said they would have to send a tech this friday and they do have a food remursement program but the tech has to look at it first.

not sure they can put a price on venison as one can't buy it. Nor are they going to pay for your gas your time or put those deer back on the planet

[Zag]

Im hoping they cover my $300 in wilsons meats. Will see what they say fri

[Dom]

not sure they can put a price on venison as one can't buy it. Nor are they going to pay for your gas your time or put those deer back on the planet

Yes you can buy venison!Will it be the same as shooting one I do not know.

[mlammerhirt]

Yes you can buy venison!Will it be the same as shooting one I do not know.

Farm raised only??

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[Paula]

I thought it couldn't be sold in NY?

Edited December 16, 2015 by Paula