For example, a plate of pasta with marinara sauce may be reheated in a microwave until steaming, then served. In this activity, you will review the four correct methods for safely thawing foods. Remind employees to clean and sanitize the sink before and after using this method. Microwave thawing can actually start cooking the product, so do not use this method unless the food will be cooked immediately. This method cannot be used for thawing large items.
Hamburgers can go directly from the freezer to the grill without being thawed first.
Remind employees that they should never thaw foods on a counter. Only the above methods will prevent foods from becoming unsafe. This week s activity is a special Mad Lib -type game. If you have time, there is an additional Word Find game. National Food Safety Education Month SM is sponsored by the International Food Safety Council, a restaurant and foodservice industry coalition committed to food safety education, formed by the National Restaurant Association's Educational Foundation.