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Because pathogenic bacteria love to grow at room temperature.

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Q: Why is it dangerous to defrost frozen meats at room temperature?
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When broiling frozen meats why should you place the meat farther away from the heat source than you would place thawed meats?

Since it is frozen, the outside will defrost faster than the inside causing the outside to cook faster. If you move it further back, you will prevent it from having a charred outside and a raw inside.


What does it mean to thaw food?

it means to defrost it, or bring it from its frozen state to its unfrozen state so you can eat or cook. Thaw is best done in the refrigerator for meats to prevent bacteria build up.


What happens if your freezer defrosts?

Unless the food is cut up into pieces before its frozen, its probably best to always defrost it before cooking. This is especially true of meats, and particularly chicken. If you try to cook a frozen chicken breast for example, without defrosting, you may well end up with a cooked outside and a completely raw inside of the breast. (This is dangerous because of potential salmonella poisoning.)


Can chicken be cooked and eaten after it has been frozen 6 mths?

As temperature effects the decomposition of meats, keeping a meat frozen should prevent any microbacterial growth regardless of how long it is kept.


What is SIC 2013?

Establishments in this category are primarily engaged in manufacturing sausages, cured meats, smoked meats, canned meats, frozen meats and other prepared meats and meat specialties


Why are meats frozen?

To keep a longer life, when the meat is frozen the bacteria is killed and can no longer reproduce.


Can blood be frozen?

Yes, this is an item that can be stored frozen. It can last up to two years frozen. Meats have good blood juices that keep well frozen.


How can you thaw frozen shredded coconut?

How you would thaw frozen food depends greatly on the type of food. For meats, the best way is to move the meat from the freezer to the refrigerator and allow it thaw there. You should calculate the time it will require to thaw and move it to the fridge to allow for that time before you need to cook it. You can also thaw frozen meats by placing it in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes until the meat is thawed. If you have a microwave oven, you can thaw foods in it, using the defrost cycle. Some meats, such as a roast, can go straight from the freezer to the oven. It will thaw first, then cook, so you need to adjust your cooking time to reflect the extra time it will require to thaw. The least safest way to thaw some foods is to allow it to sit on the counter at room temperature until it thaws.


How long do cooked spareribs stay good for?

Frozen meats, include pork ribs will never spoil. They will simply lost quality and taste.


What does the sausage and other meat products industry specialize in?

Establishments in this category are primarily engaged in manufacturing sausages, cured meats, smoked meats, canned meats, frozen meats and other prepared meats and meat specialties, from purchased carcasses and other materials.


Can you take a frozen turkey or frozen ham to Mexico?

No. No foods, fruits, meats, nuts of any kind can be moved trough the border.


Do you need to thaw frozen scallops before cooking?

For best results you should thaw all frozen meats before cooking them.