Refrigerating or freezing foods will kill any microorganisms present in the food.

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Refrigerating or freezing foods will slow down the growth of microorganisms, but it may not necessarily kill all of them. Some microorganisms, such as Listeria, can still survive at cold temperatures. Proper cooking or reheating of refrigerated or frozen food is necessary to ensure that any microorganisms that may have survived are destroyed.

Refrigerating or Freezing Foods Will Kill Any Microorganisms Present in the Food