HACCPQuestion 191 of 240
Which safe method may be used to thaw a frozen block of fish?
a.Next to the stove for a few hours
b.In a sink of warm standing water
c.In the refrigerator at 41°F or below
d.On the counter at room temperature
Explanation
Thawing in the refrigerator at 41°F or below keeps the fish out of the danger zone. Room temperature, warm standing water, and a spot next to the stove all let the surface warm into the danger zone while the center is still frozen.
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