“Freezer burn does not make food unsafe, merely dry in spots,” says the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). That said, it’s not exactly appetizing.

If your freezer is too cold, it can cause freezer burn to accumulate on your food. To keep frozen foods at the best quality, maintain a freezer temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

The dreaded freezer burn is formed when water in your ice cream melts and refreezes. To prevent this, the Passionate Penny Pincher suggests keeping your ice cream in a sealed bag in the freezer.

“Freezer burn or 'heat shock' occurs when there have been numerous temperature changes which cause the product to melt and re-freeze, even though only slightly,” Blue Bell representatives said.