Which Of These Methods Is Not Safe For Thawing Food Food Handlers. Under hot running water in order to be cooked for safe eating, meat (pork or beef roast, etc.) must be heated ___________°f for _________ seconds/minutes. Veronica marshak | last updated:

You should never thaw large food items, such as roasts or turkeys, at room temperature. Foods may be defrosted or thawed in a variety of methods, including the refrigerator, microwave, and cold water. Keep time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food out of the danger zone as much as possible, including during thawing.