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Peter A

In article >,
says...
> >> I put sliced deli ham in the freezer because I am not always in the
> >> mood for ham.
> >>
> >> Is it unsafe to defrost in water (in sandwich bags), then refreeze the
> >> unused slices?
> >
> >No. But why not just freeze them in plastic wrap in individual
> >portions, then put all the individual portions inside a ziplock?
> >That way you only have to thaw one portion at a time.
> >
> >It's not rocket science, but apparently something are for some
> >people.
> >
> >-sw
>
> You sound like a sad, angry, little man.
>

You hit the nail right on the head.

Refreezing is safe as long as the thawed ham has remained cold, but it
might degrade the texture.

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Peter Aitken