FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Place the item in a cooler
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Place the item on a prep counter
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Microwave the item
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Cook the item
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thaw frozen food safely in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Never thaw food on the counter because bacteria multiply quickly in the parts of the food that reach room temperature.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Thaw food in the refrigerator. This is the best method because it keeps food out of the danger zone, but it takes time. Plan for about 1 day for every 5 pounds of food. Cook the frozen food as part of the cooking process.
Detailed explanation-4: -a food worker needs to thaw and cook a large frozen ham which method should the food workers use to thaw the ham safely? Explanation: The refrigerator, cold water (in an airtight or leak-proof bag), and the microwave are the three safest ways to defrost ham.