Power interruptiards
If electricity goes off, call the power company. C A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly
Ask how long power will be off. filled one. A freezer full of meat will stay cold
1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less, longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If
keep both doors closed. This will help foods food contains ice crystals, it may be safely
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may
stay frozen.
be affected. If the condition of the food is poor
2. If service is to be interrupted longer than
or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
every cubic foot of freezer space. This will
keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear
gloves to protect your hands from dry ice
burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is avail-
able, use or can perishable food at once.
Food Storage Guide
In This Section
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Storing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l 5 Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer,
take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing fresh food
Food placed in the refrigerator should be Fruit
wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic
material. This prevents food odor and taste bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in
products, check code date to ensure freshness.
their store container in a crisper, or store in a
Leafy vegetables loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
m3s
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water
Store without washing in the original carton on
and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic con-
interior shelf.
tainer and store in crisper.
Milk
Vegetables with skins
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk
(carrots, peppers) on interior shelf.
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic container.
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