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Power Out From Summer Storms? Here's How to Keep Your Refrigerator Food Safe for Up to 48 Hours

Officials say perishable foods should be discarded after 4 hours without power, and frozen food can stay safe up to 48 hours if full.

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The right moves in the first hour of a power outage can keep your perishables safe for two days. Here's what to do immediately.

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How long does food keep during a power outage? CDC offers guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers tips for food safety during power outages.

·Detroit, United States
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Power Out From Summer Storms? Here's How to Keep Your Refrigerator Food Safe for Up to 48 Hours

The right moves in the first hour of a power outage can keep your perishables safe for two days. Here's what to do immediately.

·New York, United States
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