Preparation & CookingQuestion 161 of 320
A new prep cook asks the kitchen manager to list every approved way to thaw a case of frozen chicken breasts. Which answer is correct?
a.In a cooler at 41°F or lower, under running potable water at 70°F or lower, in a microwave if cooked immediately, or as part of the cooking process
b.In a cooler, on a prep counter at room temperature, under running water, or in a microwave
c.In a cooler, under running water, in warm standing water, or as part of the cooking process
d.Only in a cooler at 41°F or lower, because all other methods let the food enter the danger zone
Explanation
The FDA Food Code allows exactly four thawing methods: refrigeration at 41°F or lower, submerged under running drinkable water at 70°F or lower, in a microwave when cooking continues immediately, and as part of the cooking process. Room-temperature counters and standing warm water are never approved because the outer layers of the food would sit in the temperature danger zone.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §3-501.13Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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