Examine the meat carefully. Color changes or off- odors may mean spoilage. Refreeze only packages that still contain ice crystals or are cold to the touch. Repackage meats in moisture-vapor proof wrap before refreezing. Discard any meat that is at room temperature.
Ground meats are particularly susceptible to spoilage due to the large amount of surface area.
Immediately refreeze only those packages that are still solidly frozen. If packages are thawed but still cold to the touch, immediately cook the meat or cook and refreeze. Discard ground meat that is thawed to room temperature. Discard any packages that shows spoilage. To be safely refrozen, poultry must be partially frozen and still contain ice crystals.