Sales tax holidays in the United States. In New York, a statewide sales tax holiday was first enacted by the New York legislature in 1996, enabling the first tax-free week in January 1997. Local governments in New York were given the option of whether or not to participate; most declined. Since then, the initiative has been adopted by thirteen states.
Refreezing food is not dangerous, the danger is that food can spoil before itâs refrozen or after itâs thawed again before being cooked and eaten. Freezing food does not kill bacteria, so once thawed bacteria continues to multiple at the same exponential rate it was multiplying at before being frozen.
Frozen fruit in the package can be thawed in the refrigerator, under running water, or in a microwave oven if thawed immediately before use. Turn the package several times for more even thawing. Allow 6 to 8 hours in the refrigerator for thawing a 1 pound package of fruit packed in syrup. Allow Â½ to 1 hour for thawing in running cool water. Fruit packed with dry sugar thaws slightly faster than that packed in syrup.