Preventing Bacterial Growth in Raw Meat: Tips for Safe Thawing and Storage

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To prevent bacterial growth in raw meat, it is essential to thaw meat safely by placing it in the lower refrigerator or cooking it directly from frozen. Bacteria can proliferate if meat is not kept at safe temperatures. Freshly purchased meat should be refrigerated immediately; otherwise, it can become unsafe within a few hours, especially if left unrefrigerated. For detailed guidelines on safe meat handling, refer to the USDA's official resources.

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We know that meats in freezer can be thawed safely by putting it in the lower refrigerator then cooking it directly without thawing by putting at room. This is because bacteria can grow if not very cold.

How about those meat newly bought at market? How long before bacteria grow in them if you don't put in freezer immediately?

Before Lockdown. Some relatives bought meat at market in the morning. After they send them to me at late afternoon. I noticed they were not yet frozen. So I'm deciding whether to throw the entire stock of food.
 
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