Food Safety Atlas

Thawing, and handling raw meat and fish

StepFood handlerPerson in chargeProgramme ownerSupplierGuest or customer
1. Plan the thaw
2. Thaw in the chiller
3. Use cold running water only when you must
4. Cook from frozen only if it will cook through
5. Date it, use it, never refreeze
6. Keep raw away from ready-to-eat
7. Serve raw food only on purpose
8. Answer a doneness request

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