Power Outage Food Safe to Keep or Throw

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Tips for Handling Food After a Power Outage:-

Thawing Frozen Items:

• Thaw frozen meat, poultry, fish, or seafood in the refrigerator or cold water, then cook immediately.

Soft and Hard Cheeses:

• Discard soft cheeses left above 40°F for more than 2 hours.
• Hard and processed cheeses remain safe to eat after the same duration.

Dairy Products:

• Discard dairy products like milk, cream, buttermilk, evaporated milk, and yogurt if stored above 40°F for over 2 hours.
• Butter is still safe to use within the same timeframe.

Baby Formula and Dried Fruits:

• Discard opened baby formula exposed to temperatures above 40°F for more than 2 hours.
• Dried fruits, raisins, candied fruits, and dates are safe to consume after the same duration.

Bread, Rolls, and Cakes:

• These items are safe if stored above 40°F for no more than 2 hours.
• Cooked pasta, rice, and potatoes should be discarded if exposed to temperatures above 40°F for over 2 hours.

Cut and Uncut Vegetables:

• Cut vegetables may need to be discarded if left above 40°F for more than 2 hours.
• Uncut vegetables remain safe to eat within the same timeframe.

Source:-https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage 

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