Tips on safe ways to defrost frozen meat or poultry.
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To thaw meat or poultry, don’t let it sit out.
This can make you sick.
Instead, defrost it in the refrigerator.
For faster thawing, put food in a sealed bag and place in cold water.
Change the water every 30 minutes.
Another option: heat in the microwave using the defrost setting.
After thawing by microwave or cold water, cook immediately.
It’s fine to refreeze the food after it’s cooked.