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CT DPH STRESSES PRACTICING FOOD SAFETYDURING A POWER OUTAGE

8/23/2021

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CT DPH STRESSES PRACTICING FOOD SAFETY
DURING A POWER OUTAGE

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The Connecticut Department of Public Health stresses that it’s extremely important that proper food safety is practiced in the event of a power outage:
  • A refrigerator will keep food safe for up to four hours during a power outage.
  • Avoid opening the door if possible or only open the door when necessary to quickly grab any food items needed.
  • If the power outage lasts for more than four hours, discard perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, cooked produce, and leftovers.
  • You should never taste food after a power outage to determine its safety.
  • Restaurants and other food establishments must consult with their local health department with regards to remaining open or re-opening after a power outage. 
  • To assist in determining what items to discard, the USDA has created a guide. Evaluate each item separately using the chart from the USDA website
  • Remember when in doubt, throw it out. 
 
Helpful food safety resources:
Keep Food Safe After a Disaster or Emergency | Food Safety | CDC
Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods | FDA
Food Safety in a Disaster or Emergency | FoodSafety.gov
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5/16/2022 02:04:53 am

I agree! When power outages occur, it’s always good to be prepared. Whether it's a maintenance outage or a blackout from an unexpected storm.

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