On Oct 29, 2:17*pm, Helpful person > wrote:
> On Oct 29, 11:59*am, ImStillMags > wrote:
>
> > On Oct 29, 11:25*am, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > Kalima, the rule of thumb from the health department is this:
>
> > Portion the food out into the containers you want to freeze. * Leave
> > uncovered in the refrigerator until below 40 degreese. *Then put on
> > the container cover and freeze. * *Never put warm food in the freezer
> > especially if it is covered, it can't cool down quickly enough to
> > avoid growing bad bacteria....plus it's hard on your freezer.
> > Pre chill it in the refrigerator, don't let it cool all the way on the
> > counter top, especially if it is a dense casserole, it can't cool
> > quickly enough to prevent bacteria growth.
>
> Of course it can cool down quick enough in the freezer to avoid
> growing bacteria. *It will cool down quicker than leaving it at room
> temperature or in the fridge.

Bullshit. You refrigerate, then freeze.