Safety

There are many ways to defrost frozen meat, but letting it thaw on the kitchen counter is not one of them. “It’s important to thaw raw meats, fish and poultry correctly because there are bacteria in and on the foods,” Resnick explained. “If these foods are held at a warm temperature (41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit) for too long, the harmful bacteria will grow quickly.”  If you’ve had a…