The freezing date and original food identity help manage its later thawing and use. The transfer should not erase opening dates or preparation instructions.
What the observation tells you
A container marked only with today's date may hide that it was cooked earlier or must be used in a particular way. Freezing suitable food can preserve it, but it does not reset unsafe storage or make an expired use-by product acceptable.
A useful next step
Record contents, relevant dates and whether it is raw or cooked where needed. Keep commercial instructions with repacked portions. Follow the product's freezing and thawing guidance when using it later.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.