On social media, TikTokers have gone viral after sharing that they didn’t know that thawing frozen fish in its vacuum-sealed packaging can be bad for you. AdvertisementA Safer Way To Thaw Frozen FishThe best way to prep frozen fish is to simply take it out of its packaging to thaw. Schaffner said that if he bought a frozen fish, he would immediately remove it from its plastic packaging. I would let the fish thaw overnight in the refrigerator.” If his fish was still too frozen the next day, then he would put it on the thaw setting in the microwave. Your packaged frozen fish is not going to become toxic right away if you leave it out at room temperature.

Source: Huffington Post November 12, 2025 20:09 UTC