FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Place it in the microwave on high temperature
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Place it in a sink full of hot water
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Place it on the countertop at room temperature
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Place it in the refrigerator on a plate
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Detailed explanation-1: -Place a plate, bowl or pan under the thawing meat so that it does not drip on other foods. Meat defrosted in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking. The United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) recommends that meat defrosted by other methods be cooked before freezing.
Detailed explanation-2: -The absolute best method for defrosting meat safely is overnight in the refrigerator until it is completely thawed. Once thawed, ground meat, poultry, and seafood can keep well in the refrigerator for an extra day or two, while red meat (beef, pork, lamb, and steak) stays good for three to five more days.
Detailed explanation-3: -Follow the manufacturer’s defrosting instructions. Food should be left out at room temperature for the shortest time possible. Ideally, defrost these foods in the fridge. Foods will defrost quite quickly at room temperature, but harmful bacteria could grow in food if it gets too warm while defrosting.