Question: Why Does Food In Freezer Smell and Taste Like Kerosene,Will It Be Poisonous To Eat?

February 22, 2010


Anonymous's picture

Freezer of refrigerator contains a gas which helps in cooling.If it is leaked it creates a bad smell.The gas is called freon. This gas is harmful to health.When the gas is leaked it contaminates the food materials forming the smell of kerosene.

budrojr's picture

Yes, I get that. It makes food taste like crap. But is it safe to eat? Would a person grow a third arm, puke frogs, or lose their eyesight?

Mr. Collins's picture

Yes Freon is deadly. It is after all a poisonous gas.
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