Planning to buy a tub of ice cream? Before heading to checkout, check for signs of improper storage.
Supermarket ice cream tubs can sometimes thaw due to faulty freezers, power outages, or customers leaving them out. When refrozen, they pose a health risk from potential bacterial growth.
To protect your health, avoid consuming thawed-and-refrozen ice cream. Here's a reliable way to detect it without opening the tub.
1. Pick up the ice cream tub.
2. Gently press the top of the lid.
3. If it feels firm and resists pressure, the ice cream has been consistently frozen.
4. If it's soft and your fingers dent it easily, it likely melted and refroze.
Now you can confidently identify refrozen ice cream tubs. This simple test is quick, effective, and doesn't require opening the package.
Avoid health risks from broken cold chains—refrozen foods can be unsafe. This tip applies to premium brands like Ben & Jerry's and Häagen-Dazs, as well as others like Carte d'Or.
