When you’ve experienced a power outage, one of the things you might be concerned about is whether or not your frozen and refrigerated food is still safe to eat. According to the USDA, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full and the door remains closed).
The K-State Research and Extension Food Safety team shares resources for families faced with salvaging and handling food after power outages, floods and other disasters at this site: https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/disaster.html
