# Raw Turkey Breast: Safe to Thaw, Sous Vide, Refreeze?

**URL:** <https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-turkey-breast-safe-to-thaw-sous-vide-refreeze/35007>\
**Category:** Anova Precision® Cooker\
**Created:** [August 14, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-turkey-breast-safe-to-thaw-sous-vide-refreeze/35007 "2025-08-14T17:27:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![dsmithpdx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@dsmithpdx](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/dsmithpdx)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-turkey-breast-safe-to-thaw-sous-vide-refreeze/35007/1 "2025-08-14T17:27:39Z")

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We have two ~7 lb. raw, frozen turkey breasts. We would like to thaw them, sous vide some portions (and grind the rest), slice it for sandwiches, and the refreeze those. Is this safe?

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**Author:** ![Douglas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/douglas/32/7533_2.png) [@Douglas](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Douglas)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/raw-turkey-breast-safe-to-thaw-sous-vide-refreeze/35007/2 "2025-08-15T10:37:26Z")

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Probably. Time warmer than 40ºF (frozen) and cooler than 140ºF (cooked), in the danger zone must be minimized. Of course the devil is in the details.

It behooves all home cooks to be familiar with Food Safety and aware of the hazards of common home kitchen practices..