Your freezer was unplugged for 7 days is the meat still good?

* Uncooked meat: If the meat was uncooked when the freezer was unplugged, it is likely still safe to eat if it was frozen solid when the freezer was unplugged and has been kept at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. However, it is important to cook the meat thoroughly before eating it.

* Cooked meat: If the meat was cooked before the freezer was unplugged, it is likely still safe to eat if it was reheated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Here are some additional tips for handling meat that has been thawed:

* Thaw meat in the refrigerator or in a cold water bath. Do not thaw meat on the counter at room temperature.

* Cook meat promptly after thawing. Do not refreeze meat that has been thawed.

* When in doubt, throw it out. If you are not sure whether meat is still safe to eat, it is best to err on the side of caution and discard it.