Question

a food worker needs to thaw a package of ground pork. what should the food worker do to safely thaw the pork? a. thaw the pork under a heat lamp b. place the pork in a bowl of hot water c. thaw the pork during the cooking process d. place the pork on the counter for a few hours review later

Explanation:

Thawing during cooking is safe as heat kills bacteria. Options a (heat lamp), b (hot water), and d (countertop) risk bacterial growth from improper temperature control.

Answer:

c. Thaw the pork during the cooking process