It seemed like a completely harmless decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A guy wanted to cool something down quickly, so he put it in the freezer and went about his business. He had no reason to think anything unusual would happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then came the explosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The container suddenly ruptured inside the freezer, sending broken pieces flying. One of the fragments struck him in the face, leaving a deep cut that eventually required eight stitches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes the incident frightening is how ordinary the decision seemed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people think of a freezer as one of the safest places in the kitchen. You put food inside, close the door, and forget about it until everything is cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But freezing can create pressure, expand liquids, and make certain containers brittle. When something isn’t designed to withstand those conditions, a simple attempt to chill it can turn into a serious accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue reading next page…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The exact circumstances can vary depending on the object involved, but the danger usually comes down to expansion and pressure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Water expands when it freezes. Liquids trapped inside a tightly sealed container can therefore put enormous pressure on the container as they turn to ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the container can’t flex or accommodate that expansion, it can crack, split, or rupture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And when a sealed container fails suddenly, the result can be surprisingly violent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s why the man who expected nothing more than a cold item ended up needing medical treatment and eight stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should be especially careful with anything that is sealed, pressurized, or not designed for freezing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most important rules is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t freeze liquids in completely full, tightly sealed containers unless the container is specifically designed for freezing and the manufacturer says it’s safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re freezing food or liquids in an appropriate freezer-safe container, leave the amount of headspace recommended by the container or recipe. That gives the contents room to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And don’t assume that because a container is made of glass or plastic, it’s automatically safe for the freezer. Look for a manufacturer’s freezer-safe designation and follow its instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A freezer doesn’t look dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s no flame. No sharp machinery. No obvious source of pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But freezing changes the physical properties of materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Liquids can expand. Some materials become more brittle. Sealed containers can trap pressure. And something that looks perfectly normal when it goes into the freezer may behave very differently after several hours at a low temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s why a few seconds of convenience isn’t worth taking a risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The man who needed eight stitches probably never imagined that putting something in his freezer would end with an emergency-room visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But that’s the lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a container is sealed, pressurized, fragile, or not clearly labeled as freezer-safe, don’t gamble with it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A freezer is meant to preserve food\u2014not turn an everyday mistake into a trip for stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And sometimes, the safest decision in the kitchen is simply knowing what not<\/strong> to put inside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It seemed like a completely harmless decision. 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Things You Should Never Put in the Freezer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Biggest Mistake: Sealing Liquid With No Room to Expand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why the Freezer Can Be Deceptively Dangerous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n