Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com- OR
pany. Ask how long power will be off. (c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or available, use or can perishable food
less, keep both doors closed. This will at once.
help foods stay frozen.
3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a
2. If service is to be interrupted longer than partly filled one. A freezer full of meat will
24 hours: stay cold longer than a freezer full of
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
frozen food locker. it may be safely refrozen, although the
OR quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor or if you feel
(b) Place 32 grams of dry ice for every
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
liter of freezer space (2 Ibs. of dry ice
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.
Food Storage Guide
In This Section
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Storing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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 Vegetables with skins
wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof (carrots, peppers)
material. This prevents food odor and taste Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For container.
dated products, check code date to ensure
Fruit
freshness.
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
Leafy vegetables
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off berries until they are ready to use. Sort and
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold keep berries in their store container in a
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
plastic container and store in crisper. bag on a refrigerator shelf.
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