  Minimizing Bacteria in the Thawing and Cooking of Meat  Time
Required Average (6-10 days) Prerequisites To do this project,
you will need access to a laboratory with facilities for
culturing bacteria. You should be familiar with sterile
technique and proper handling of bacterial cultures. Material
Availability Specialty items Cost High ($100 - $150) Safety
Standard precautions for handling bacterial cultures and bleach.
How does your family thaw and cook meat? Have you ever wondered
if it is the safest way? In this practical science project, you
can find out and shed light on safe practices in the kitchen by
investigating how many viable bacteria are present in samples of
meat that have been thawed or cooked using different methods.
To determine which method of defrosting meat is safest and which
method of cooking kills the most bacteria.   Andrew Olson,
Ph.D., Science Buddies   This project is based on:  Share your
story with Science Buddies!   Last edit date: 2013-10-10   Which
is the safer way to tha