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Don’t Defrost Food At Room Temperature

frozen shrimps
frozen shrimps via bonappetitmag.com

Do you think it’s best to leave food on the counter to defrost? Think again! According to Department of Agriculture U.S., meat that is left above 40 degrees encourages bacterial growth. Why not try defrosting in the refrigerator, in cold water or your microwave oven?