Food safety after a hurricane

8/14/2020 (Permalink)

Food safety after a hurricane

Keep food fresh

• If your power is out, keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to keep in the cool air.
• Put a block of ice in your refrigerator if you expect the power will be out for more than 4 hours. It will keep food cool longer. Wear heavy gloves when handling the ice.
• Even if it's partially thawed, you can still cook or refreeze frozen food as long as you can see ice crystals or if it's still 40°F (degrees Fahrenheit) or lower.

Throw out spoiled food

Get rid of food if it:

• Is in a can that’s open, damaged or bulging.
• Has a strange smell, color or texture.
• Needs to be refrigerated but has been warmer than 40°F (degrees Fahrenheit) for 2 hours or longer. Foods that need to be kept cold include meat, eggs, fish, poultry and leftovers.

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