Describe How To Safely And Thoroughly Defrost Food Before Cooking. In the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the. Wash your utensils, cutting boards, and countertops with hot, soapy water.

Keeping food safe in your fridge. You can thaw food as part of the cooking process. This will allow the outside of the food to warm above 5ºc which will allow food poisoning bacteria to grow.