Safe food storage during power outage - Butler County Times-Gazette

Expert shares how to keep food safe during power outages

Do you know how to keep food safe during a power outage? Kaitlyn Thompson, a health environmentalist at the Paducah-McCracken County Health Center, explained what people should do before and during an outage to avoid foodborne illnesses.

Safe food storage during power outage - Butler County Times-Gazette

Bitter cold weather was experienced by several parts of the nation at different times this winter. In some cases, the power outages caused by these conditions served as a reminder in food safety. Knowing the general basics about food safety and power outages and some tips and things to do can be helpful in saving your food.