Unexpected Power Outage in Your Freezer
14/09/2008 3:23
on: The Lifestyle Way, The Zen Of Home Improvement, Virtual Shopping Malls
Has the power gone out at your house? Did you notice if your refrigerator broke last night? Do you have qualms about food that was in the freezer?
If this happens, don’t worry because there are easy to follow instructions for food safety.
If the food has been completely thawed or even warmed to room temperature, throw it away. Discard it if it has been out of the refrigerator for over two hours.
Make sure to cook the food right away if it’s almost thawed and still a little cold. The cooked foods can either be consumed or put in the refrigerator to eat later.
The food can be refrozen if there are still ice crystals visible on it. If you do not have a freezer available, throw it in a cooler and add dry ice. These items will need to be cooked, because your freezer will not offer the same longevity that a normal freezer would offer.
Once food starts to show off the markings of freezer burn they need to be thrown out immediately.
Storms and accidents will always cause power outages; however, you can use preparation to be ready for whatever happens.
If your existing fridge or freezer has seen better days, the best advice that anyone can give you is you invest in a new one. Definitely consider a large refrigerator/freezer as used in America is if there is space for it. Any kitchen will be much better by having this. A broad selection of American refrigerators and freezers is available for viewing at this site.
