re: Freezer Tripped, meat is still cold, but not frozen

Meat can be spoiled long before it ever starts to smell. Spoilage bacteria cannot multiply at below freezing temperatures, they multiply faster as the temperature increases. Spoilage bacteria can multiply at pretty much any temperature above freezing. Combine increased temperature and long enough time and you're fricked. Not knowing how long the freezer has been out is a key point here. The spices and salt in the sausage are good preservatives and will keep it fresher a little longer. Burger meat is sketchy to begin with. If you decide to keep it, like someone else said do not feed it to kids.