You’re not supposed to defrost meats in warm water due to harmful bacteria growth, you’re not supposed to leave food at room temperature for long without being refrigerated because of harmful growth but, when you go to a buffet, food can sit out for hours under heat lamps and be fine?

Question

You’re not supposed to defrost meats in warm water due to harmful bacteria growth, you’re not supposed to leave food at room temperature for long without being refrigerated because of harmful growth but, when you go to a buffet, food can sit out for hours under heat lamps and be fine?

In: Biology

Answer 1

You can defrost meat by placing it in warm water as long as the frozen meat brings the water temp down to below 40F quickly. I do it all the time with no issues. I also check the temperature and ensure it’s safe.