Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a safe method to thaw food:

  1. At ambient temperature ( ordinary room temperature)

  2. In a refrigerator unit at 5 celcius ( 41 Fo ) or cooler

  3. Submerged under running potable (drinking quality) water at 21 celcius, (70

  4. As part of the cooking process
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Explanation

Thawing food at room temperature is unsafe because it allows the outer layers of the food to enter the temperature danger zone while the inside remains frozen, promoting bacterial growth.

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