HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Never thaw food at room temperature – harmful bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature. Choose one of these options to thaw food safely: Thaw food in a refrigerator. This is the safest way to thaw meat, poultry and seafood.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -You should never thaw large food items, such as roasts or turkeys, at room temperature. If you want to thaw these types of food, you can safely submerge the item under running potable water at 70˚F (21˚C) or lower; never thaw food in standing water.

Detailed explanation-4: -If the food has been defrosted it must be cooked before being eaten to be safe. Once defrosted, foods should be consumed within 24 hours.