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Power Cut Food Safety: Six Steps Using the 4- and 48-Hour Guides

Keep doors closed and record the outage, but assess food by temperature and thawing too.

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FoodSafety.gov

Official guidance from FoodSafety.gov

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Based on FoodSafety.gov. Times are approximate when doors stay closed.

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1. Record outage time and keep fridge and freezer doors closed.
2. A closed refrigerator generally stays cold for about four hours.
3. A full closed freezer can last about 48 hours, half-full about 24 hours.
4. Check ice crystals or temperatures at or below 4°C and food-specific refreezing rules.
5. Consult discard rules for perishables above 4°C for two hours or after long refrigerator outages.
6. Do not taste-test; use official food-by-food safety charts.