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Frozen Beef from 2014 Sparks Reddit's Disbelief and Humor

1/29/2026

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A woman found beef her father-in-law froze since 2014, noting 0°F keeps meat safe but its quality degrades.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends using uncooked steaks within four to 12 months.
The USDA and Coleman Natural Foods stress labeling and dating frozen foods to prevent such situations.
Reddit users reacted with disbelief and humor.
Newsweek attempted to contact the original poster for comment but could not verify details.

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Story summary

A woman found beef her father-in-law froze since 2014, noting 0°F keeps meat safe but its quality degrades.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends using uncooked steaks within four to 12 months.
The USDA and Coleman Natural Foods stress labeling and dating frozen foods to prevent such situations.
Reddit users reacted with disbelief and humor.
Newsweek attempted to contact the original poster for comment but could not verify details.