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How much to feed your cat? The amount of food you should feed your cat depends on their age, activity level, and other factors. Here are some general guidelines for how much to feed your cat by percentage of their body weight:
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The Safest Way to Defrost: In the Fridge
The safest way to defrost food is in the refrigerator. Always place packages on a plate or in a bowl when defrosting. Allow about 24 hours per 1 lb of product. For larger packages, it may take two days.
The Fastest Way to Defrost: In The Sink
Speedier defrosting of food can be achieved by submersion in COLD water. Make sure the food is in a sealed, leak-proof bag, and change the water every 30 minutes or so. Allow about 30 minutes per pound (that is, a 2 lb bag would take about one hour to defrost this way.) If you are in a hurry, resist the temptation to thaw your food using warm water. Food that is left above 40° F is in the danger zone for proliferation of harmful bacteria.
How long can I keep thawed food in the refrigerator?
For optimal freshness and safety, your refrigerator should be 40º F or below and thawed food should be consumed within three days.
Is it safe to refreeze food after it's thawed?
As long as food is cold to the touch, it is safe to refreeze. So — if you defrosted more than you need, or your order arrives thawed, it can be refrozen with no loss of quality.
The safest way to defrost food is in the refrigerator. Always place packages on a plate or in a bowl when defrosting. Allow about 24 hours per 1 lb of product. For larger packages, it may take two days.
The Fastest Way to Defrost: In The Sink
Speedier defrosting of food can be achieved by submersion in COLD water. Make sure the food is in a sealed, leak-proof bag, and change the water every 30 minutes or so. Allow about 30 minutes per pound (that is, a 2 lb bag would take about one hour to defrost this way.) If you are in a hurry, resist the temptation to thaw your food using warm water. Food that is left above 40° F is in the danger zone for proliferation of harmful bacteria.
How long can I keep thawed food in the refrigerator?
For optimal freshness and safety, your refrigerator should be 40º F or below and thawed food should be consumed within three days.
Is it safe to refreeze food after it's thawed?
As long as food is cold to the touch, it is safe to refreeze. So — if you defrosted more than you need, or your order arrives thawed, it can be refrozen with no loss of quality.
