February 10, 2006, Newsletter Issue #76: Thawing Safely

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Never allow meat or eggs to defrost on the counter top. This is an invitation for bacteria to grow and can result in food poisoning. Baked goods and most fruits, on the other hand, can thaw at room temperature. With the exception of baked goods, most food should not be re-frozen (and even baked goods may become drier with repeated freezing).

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