Unexpected Freezer Outage
Has the power gone out at your house? Did your refrigerator break last night? Do you have qualms about food that was in the freezer?
If this happens, don’t worry because there are easy to follow instructions for food safety.
Through the food away when it is thawed or warmed to room temperature. If it has been kept at room temperature for more than two hours, throw it away.
Largely thawed food that is still cold should be cooked immediately. As long as you have cooked your meal it’s fine to eat and stick it in the fridge to eat later.
If the food still has ice crystals on it, you may refreeze it. 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.
If you notice any food with even a little freezer burn, you need to throw it away.
Sudden power outages cannot be avoided, but there are things you can do to prepare for them.
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. Any kitchen will be much better by having this. This site has a range of American fridge freezers from many suppliers that will server you better.
