FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY HAZARDS AND RISKS
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Under running water
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In chiller
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Microwave
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave. In a hurry? It’s safe to cook foods from the frozen state.
Detailed explanation-2: -However, thawing potentially hazardous food such as raw meat, poultry and seafood can easily cause outbreaks of food poisoning if some simple rules are not followed. The safest place to thaw food is in the refrigerator. Ensure that juices resulting from thawing do not contaminate other foods while food is defrosting.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four ways in which to defrost food safely-in the refrigerator, in the microwave, as part of the cooking process or under cold running water.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. In the refrigerator: This is the easiest method but it takes a long time, so you must plan ahead. (A pound of meat can take a entire day to thaw.) Advantages to this method are that it’s hands-off and the refrigerator keeps food at a safe temperature.