What Foods Are Unsafe to Eat After a Power Outage in Lakeside?

5/23/2023 (Permalink)

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Our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen team responds to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Lakeside. Often storms cause power outages which can compromise food sources. Here are some tips from the United States Department of Agriculture for determining which refrigerated foods are unsafe to eat after a power outage lasting more than four hours:

Never taste food to determine its safety. When In Doubt, Throw It Out!

• Discard the following if your refrigerator has been without power for more than 4 hours:
• raw, cooked, or leftover meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and egg substitutes
• luncheon meat and hot dogs
• casseroles, soups, stews, and pizza
• mixed salads (i.e., chicken, tuna, macaroni, potato)
• gravy and stuffing
• milk, cream, yogurt, sour cream, and soft cheeses
• cut fruits and vegetables (fresh)
• cooked vegetables
• fruit and vegetable juices (opened)
• creamy-based salad dressing
• batters and doughs (i.e., pancake batter, cookie dough)
• custard, chiffon, or cheese pies
• cream-filled pastries
• garlic stored in oil
• Discard opened mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and horseradish if they were held above 50 °F for over 8 hours
• Discard any foods like bread or salad greens that may have become contaminated by juices dripping from raw meat, poultry, or fish
• In general, if any food has an unusual odor, color, or texture, throw it out

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