Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer

Randall Weiseman July 9, 2012 Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables, Weather

The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer.

Refrigerator:

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Freezer:

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