After thawing poultry in a microwave, what action should you take to ensure safety?

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After thawing poultry in a microwave, what action should you take to ensure safety?

Microwave thawing carries a risk that parts of the poultry warm into the temperature danger zone, where bacteria can multiply quickly. Because of that, the safest step is to cook the poultry immediately after thawing. Cooking right away ensures any potential pathogens are destroyed. If cooking right away isn’t possible, move the poultry to the refrigerator and cook it within 1–2 days rather than leaving it out at room temperature. And never refreeze raw poultry that has thawed; you should cook it first if you plan to freeze it again.

Microwave thawing carries a risk that parts of the poultry warm into the temperature danger zone, where bacteria can multiply quickly. Because of that, the safest step is to cook the poultry immediately after thawing. Cooking right away ensures any potential pathogens are destroyed. If cooking right away isn’t possible, move the poultry to the refrigerator and cook it within 1–2 days rather than leaving it out at room temperature. And never refreeze raw poultry that has thawed; you should cook it first if you plan to freeze it again.

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