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Has the power gone out at your house? Did you fridge break overnight? Are you concerned about the food that was in your freezer being okay?

When that happens you just need to follow a few simple guidelines to insure food saftey, so don’t fret.

Food that thaws completely or gets as warm as room temperature should be discarded. Discard it if it has been out of the refrigerator for over two hours.

Largely thawed food that is still cold should be cooked immediately. Foods that have been cooked may then be consumed or refrigerated for later use.

If the food still has ice crystals on it, you may refreeze it. If you don’t have a freezer to put it in, make sure to get some dry ice and put it in a cooler. You will not have the longevity that a normal freezer offers, and will need to cook these items.

Anything showing signs of freezer burn are also candidates for immediate disposal.

Sudden power outages cannot be avoided, but there are things you can do to prepare for them.
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