Final answer:
All of the options listed are safe options for cooling foods.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is E) all of the above answers are safe options for cooling foods. All four options listed (A) blast chiller, (B) ice-water bath with stirring, (C) placing the food in large, deep containers, and (D) dividing the food into small portions are safe methods for cooling foods. Cooling foods properly is important to prevent bacterial growth and foodborne illness.