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Question
Is it permissible to take food out of the freezer not immediately before the meal, and what is the law if you pull it out without moving other items (considered waste)? {I would appreciate knowing where to look} Thank you.
Answer
Hello,
The ruling depends on the state of the freezer, whether the items are placed in a state called 'mixture', or in a state where each item is placed separately.
If it is a mixture, it is forbidden to remove even the item you need [=food] from what you do not need [=waste].
There is no difference whether you move the other items or not.
See Rema Orach Chaim, Siman 319, סעיף 3
Source
Rema Orach Chaim, Siman 319, סעיף 3 and Mishnah Berurah there.