502. Food When the Power Is Out for 40 Hours

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks eating food from
the refrigerator when the power has been out for 40 hours.


Dr. Don - risky ️ 
Professor Ben - risky ️ 


Food Safety During Power Outage | FoodSafety.gov

Emergency Action Plan for Retail Food Establishment |
Conference-Developed Guides and Documents | Conference for Food
Protection

Ben Chapman on X: “@cathybrigham Do you have a thermometer to
check the temp of foods? I’d say that by tomorrow the cooked food
leftovers will be risky by tomorrow if you find that the food is
in the 50s.” / X

NCSU Keep or toss Power Outage 2021

Most Americans are not prepared to ensure food safety during
power outages and other emergencies