Sudden Power Failure
Did you have any power problems at your house? Did you fridge break overnight? Are you concerned about the food that was in your freezer being okay?
Not to worry - there are some simple guidelines to food safety in such a situation.
If the food has warmed at all, whether thawed completely or just to room temperature, discard it immediately. If your food has been setting out for more than a couple of hours, it needs to be thrown out.
If the food has thawed out, but is still cold, it is safest to cook it right away. Once cooked, food can be refrigerated for later or eaten right away.
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 there is no freezer available to you. The food will need to be cooked, because it won’t last as long as with a normal freezer.
You can immediately get rid of items that have signs of freezer burn.
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. Consider a large American Style fridge freezer when you have enough space. Any kitchen will be much better by having this. This site contains a wide range of American made fridges and freezers, aiming to serve you better.
