After the Power Outage: Food Safety Tips for Warren Residents?

4/16/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local St. Clair Shores team responds to storm damage emergencies throughout the year in the Warren area. After a power outage, it will be important to discard some refrigerated foods. Here are some tips from the United States Department of Health & Human Services:

After a Power Outage

• Never taste food to determine its safety. When In Doubt, Throw It Out!

Refrigerated Foods

Unsafe Foods

• Discard the following if your refrigerator has been without power for more than 4 hours:
• raw, cooked, or leftover meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and egg substitutes;
• luncheon meat and hot dogs;
• casseroles, soups, stews, and pizza;
• mixed salads (i.e., chicken, tuna, macaroni, potato);
• gravy and stuffing;
• milk, cream, yogurt, sour cream, and soft cheeses;
• cut fruits and vegetables (fresh);
• cooked vegetables;
• fruit and vegetable juices (opened);
• creamy-based salad dressing;
• batters and doughs (i.e., pancake batter, cookie dough);
• custard, chiffon, or cheese pies;
• cream-filled pastries; and
• garlic stored in oil
• Discard opened mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and horseradish if they were held above 50 °F for over 8 hours
• Discard any foods like bread or salad greens that may have become contaminated by juices dripping from raw meat, poultry, or fish
• In general, if any food has an unusual odor, color, or texture, throw it out

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