Question

true or false: thawing potentially hazardous/high - risk foods on the countertop at room temperature is not safe because bacterial growth can produce bacterial toxin in the food. this toxin is often not destroyed later by cooking. true false

Explanation:

Thawing potentially hazardous/high - risk foods on the countertop at room temperature allows bacteria to grow. Bacteria can produce toxins. Some bacterial toxins are heat - stable, meaning they are not destroyed by cooking.

Answer:

True