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Has your house lost power? Did your refrigerator break last night? Are you worried about the food you had in the freezer?
If this happens, don’t worry because there are easy to follow instructions for food safety.
Food that thaws completely or gets as warm as room temperature should be discarded. If it has been kept at room temperature for more than two hours, throw it away.
If the food has thawed out, but is still cold, it is safest to cook it right away. As long as you have cooked your meal it’s fine to eat and stick it in the fridge to eat later.
You can freeze the food again if ice crystals have formed on the surface. You can put it in a cooler with some dry ice if no freezer is available. You will not have the longevity that a normal freezer offers, and will need to cook these items.
Once food starts to show off the markings of freezer burn they need to be thrown out immediately.
You can’t avoid sudden power outages caused by storms or accidents, but you can be prepared to deal with the results.
If your existing fridge or freezer has seen better days, the best advice that anyone can give you is you invest in a new one. A new American Style fridge freezer is a great option if you have the amount of space needed. This can make a dramatic change to any kitchen. A variety of American refrigerators and freezers from many suppliers are listed on this site.
