Improper food storage can be one of the causes of food poisoning, exposing you and your family members to many other health risks that you may not even know about.

Freezing food helps to preserve food better, especially in terms of food quality and food safety. However, the process of thawing food for processing is a big challenge. So, which thawing method is safe for food and approved by Food Administration agencies?

Food poisoning is often caused by improper food handling and storage. According to the CDC, there are approximately 76 million cases of foodborne illness in the United States each year, resulting in 32,500 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths. Evidence suggests that foodborne illness is more common in warmer weather, especially in the summer.