Food safety after a power outage

[Marie5656]

After my wind related power failure the other day, got me wondering about the safety of the things in my fridge and freezer. I found this article. Seems to provide good info.

Here's What to Keep and Throw Out After a Power Outage | Kitchn (thekitchn.com)

 

[Don M.]

The most important thing is to leave the fridge and freezer closed for as long as possible. If a power outage lasts more than 4 or 5 hours, many foods can begin to spoil....especially if a person opens the door to "check" on the food.

 

[bowmore]

Newer fridges are better insulated. I put a temperature probe in ours and the temperature only went up 3 degrees in 8 hours.

 

[Marie5656]

From this list, all I need to get rid of is the brand new, unopened quart of milk. I will live, just good info to have. My power was out about 8 hours

 

[Aunt Bea]

If the milk was unopened I would give it a sniff before I threw it out.

IMO it should be fine to drink or at least use in cooking.

 

[MarciKS]

After my wind related power failure the other day, got me wondering about the safety of the things in my fridge and freezer. I found this article. Seems to provide good info.

Here's What to Keep and Throw Out After a Power Outage | Kitchn (thekitchn.com)

that's a good link marie thanks for sharing