Defrost foods at low temperatures, store them once thawed in their original packaging or in a clean container to avoid contamination, never refreeze defrosted foods.
These are some of the tips for defrosting food safely, also available in the infographic, from the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA).
The recommendations are part of a scientific opinion with new guidelines to help food business operators decide what information to give to consumers about food storage and expiration date.
Clear information on packaging, Efsa recalls, can also help reduce food waste.