Which of the following is not an acceptable method for thawing a potentially hazardous food such as previously frozen meat?
A) as part of the cooking process
B) at room temperature on the kitchen counter
C) in a microwave oven, followed by immediate cooking
D) submerged under cold running water
E) in a refrigerator
F) All of these are acceptable thawing methods.

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Thawing potentially hazardous food at room temperature on the kitchen counter is not an acceptable method because it can allow the food to enter the temperature danger zone (40°F - 140°F or 4°C - 60°C), where harmful bacteria can grow rapidly. The other methods listed (as part of the cooking process, in a microwave oven followed by immediate cooking, submerged under cold running water, and in a refrigerator) are all recognized as safe thawing methods that minimize the risk of bacterial growth.

Which of the Following Is Not an Acceptable Method for Thawing