Freezer unplugged, how to tell if meat is good

[Flint Hillbilly]

So my freezer got unplugged by one of the kids, ARRRGGGH, and don't know how long it was without power. All my venison was in 1 pound unground pieces in vaccuum sealed freezer bags, and were cool to the touch, but completely thawed. The meat did not smell, so I quickly plugged it back in and got everything frozen again. My question is, how can I tell if any of it spoiled devoid of any smell? I'm assuming at this point I will want to cook all this meat all the way through at the very least. Makes me sick to think I may lose some. Much appreciate any experience Hunt Talkers may have.

 

[Deleted member 22670]

As long as the meat stayed cool it's fine. I have defrosted and refroze meat and had no issues. It can effect taste though IMO.

 

[Gr8bawana]

You said the meat was still cool so you should have no problem.

 

[7mm08mo]

I've had this happen before on a upright door getting left open and chest type unplugged. If the meat is cool it should be ok. I have a thermometer in the upright and I know it was cracked for two days and it was still 37. If you had no bad odor and it was cool I would assume it's ok. Try a little and see how it smells when you cook it and the give it the taste test.

 

[Rancho Loco]

When in doubt, throw it out.

Or feed some to your brother in law and see what happens.