# Freezer bag torn

**URL:** <https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezer-bag-torn/5630>\
**Category:** Anova Precision® Cooker\
**Created:** [March 27, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezer-bag-torn/5630 "2017-03-27T04:31:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![LayMeng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8baadc/32.png) [@LayMeng](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/LayMeng)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezer-bag-torn/5630/1 "2017-03-27T04:31:09Z")

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Hi there

Got my anova last week and my 1st cook was steaks which turned out yum.  
Last night I started to cook lamb shanks (following the temp recommendation from Joule App - 75C for 24hr).  
I had bagged 2 shanks in one Hercules freezer bag. This morning, I found out that the bag had split at the side.  
My questions: Is it safe to eat the lamb shanks? How do I give the anova a good clean to get rid of any grease (due to the leak in the bag)?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![AlyssaWOAH](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/alyssawoah/32/2946_2.png) [@AlyssaWOAH](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/AlyssaWOAH)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2017, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/freezer-bag-torn/5630/2 "2017-05-03T22:46:28Z")

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Hey! 🙂@LayMeng

There’s an article on how to clean the cooker for situations like these here: [https://support.anovaculinary.com/hc/en-us/articles/204567914-How-do-I-clean-my-Precision-Cooker-](https://support.anovaculinary.com/hc/en-us/articles/204567914-How-do-I-clean-my-Precision-Cooker-)

I’d also be aware of any bones that run the risk of puncturing your bags. Wrapping the ends of the bones w/ some parchment paper can help with this. Sorry for the late response! Did you end up eating the lamb shanks?