Food Safety During Power Outages
Refrigerated Food and Power Outages: When to Save It and When to Throw It Out!
Posted on: August 10, 2020 - 11:40am
Please see link: https://www.foodsafety.gov/
As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.
After a power outage never taste food to determine its safety. You will have to evaluate each item separately—use this chart as a guide. When in Doubt, Throw it Out!
https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-o...