If the power goes out what can I keep? · ketchup, relishes, olives, jams and jellies, mustard,...
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FOOD SAFETY INFOSHEET: BE READY FOR STORMS If the power goes out what can I keep? Foods that can safely be stored above 41°F for a few days include: whole non-cut fresh fruits and vegetables, ketchup, relishes, olives, jams and jellies, mustard, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, bread, rolls, bagels, cakes (without cream or custard), cookies and muffins and certain hard cheeses. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. You may safely re-freeze foods that still contain ice crystals or that have been kept at 41° F or below. With the door closed, food in most freezers will stay below 41° F for up to 3 days, even in summer. Thawing rate depends on: • amount of food in the freezer • kind of food • temperature of the food • size and insulation of freezer Fill up empty space in your freezer with ice to help frozen food last longer when the power goes out. Be prepared for when the power goes out • Place a thermometer in your fridge and freezer. • Have a tip-sensitive digital thermometer ready to check foods. • have items that don’t require refrigeration and can be eaten cold or heated on an outdoor grill. • Freeze containers of water for ice and to help keep food cold in the appliances. • Plan ahead by preparing coolers and knowing where dry ice and block ice suppliers are. August 23, 2011 Hurricanes and storms can cause power outages and lead to food safety concerns As Hurricane Irene Approaches Protect your food by being prepared FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT RENEE BOYER AT [email protected] Virginia Cooperave Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, naonal origin, sex, religion, age, disability, polical beliefs, sexual orientaon, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmave acon employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperave Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Instute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperang. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperave Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Jewel E. Harriston, Interim Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg. 3108-7021
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FOOD SAFETY INFOSHEET: BE READY FOR STORMS
If the power goes out what can I keep? Foods that can safely be stored above 41°F for a few days include: whole non-cut fresh fruits and vegetables, ketchup, relishes, olives, jams and jellies, mustard, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, bread, rolls, bagels, cakes (without cream or custard), cookies and muffins and certain hard cheeses.
Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. You may safely re-freeze foods that still contain ice crystals or that have been kept at 41° F or below.
With the door closed, food in most freezers will stay below 41° F for up to 3 days, even in summer. Thawing rate depends on:• amount of food in the freezer• kind of food• temperature of the food• size and insulation of freezer
Fill up empty space in your freezer with ice to help frozen food last longer when the power goes out.
Be prepared for when the power goes out
• Place a thermometer in your fridge and freezer.
• Have a tip-sensitive digital thermometer ready to check foods.
• have items that don’t require refrigeration and can be eaten cold or heated on an outdoor grill.
• Freeze containers of water for ice and to help keep food cold in the appliances.
• Plan ahead by preparing coolers and knowing where dry ice and block ice suppliers are.
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Hurricanes and storms can cause power outages and lead to food safety concernsAs Hurricane Irene Approaches Protect your food by being prepared
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT RENEE BOYER AT [email protected]
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Jewel E. Harriston, Interim Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg.
3108-7021
