It is important to defrost safely before cooking or eating. ❄ The safest way to defrost food is in the fridge, using a dish to catch drips. If you defrost food on worktops bacteria can grow more quickly! 🚫 Once food has defrosted, eat it within 24 hours. 😋 For more food safety advice and tips visit us at @TasteofGrampian: 👇 https://www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk/tents/taste-of-grampian-eatwell-tent #VirtualTOG #ForSafeFood | Food Standards Scotland