How Long Is Refrigerated Food Safe To Eat After The Power Goes Out?
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If everyone can keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible,24 hours.
ReplyDeleteHealth Department said 4 hours room temperature. Then the food is to be heated before eaten. I think 145 degrees.
ReplyDeleteI think it all depends on what it is, and if you have the option to cook it.
ReplyDeleteRaw meat, if you can cook - I would eat it until it develops that bad smell.
Raw veggies - you can probably go 3-5 days on them if they are fresh.
If you're into making BBQ, unsauced meat will last a really long time. It's already been cured with salt and smoke. You could probably get 5-7 days out of it with a way to reheat it to 180. I'd feel safest with beef, followed by pork and then chicken.