Question

Which of these methods is not safe for thawing foods? A. In the refrigerator B. Under cold running water C. Under hot running water D. In the microwave?

Answer 1

Depending on what you are thawing, both a microwave and hot water wouldn't be recommended, like meat, if you ran raw meat under hot water or immediately in the microwave it is going to cook a bit but it will still be raw.

Refrigerating is a safe way to thaw but it would take a day or a few to thaw your food, as well as cold water, cold water defrosts at a cool temperature not heating the foot / meat or whatever immediately.

In this case I would say that the unsafe method would be running under hot water.  

Answer 2

The method that is not safe for thawing foods is under hot running water (C).

Further explanation

Defrosting or thawing foods can be done in many ways, in the fridge, in the microwave, and under cold water. Foods should never be thawed on the counter or in hot water. These methods can leave your foods unsafe to eat as you put the food in the 'danger zone.' Temperature between 40 and 140 °F, considered a 'danger zone' because in this condition bacteria multiply rapidly.

Safe defrosting or thawing methods:

1. In the refrigerator, this method should be planned ahead of time because a large amount of meat can defrost about 24 hours hour. After thawing in the refrigerator, the food should remain safe and good quality for another day or two.

2. Under cold running water. This method is faster than thawing in the fridge, but after thawing the meat should be cooked immediately. Always cook the thawing food before refreezing.

3. In the microwave. After thawing with microwave the food should be cooked immediately. Having a partially cooked meat is not recommended because any bacteria wouldn't have been destroyed.  

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