KIMT Report on Rochester and SE MN Water Quality
Tuesday, July 19th, 2016Learn more about RPU’s water quality, water infrastructure, and wellhead protection program- https://www.rpu.org/environment/water-quality/
Learn more about RPU’s water quality, water infrastructure, and wellhead protection program- https://www.rpu.org/environment/water-quality/
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Date: July 6, 2016 Kari Etrheim: 328-7424
Food Safety During/After Power Outages
Olmsted County, MN – Due to the severe storms that swept through the area last night, many households lost power and continue to be without power today. Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe during extended power outages will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
When the Power Goes Out . . .
o The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened
o A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full).
Once Power is Restored . . .
You’ll need to determine the safety of your food. Here’s how:
Keep in mind that perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked.
Resources:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/PDF/Keeping_Food_Safe_During_an_Emergency.pdf
http://www.fda.gov/food/recallsoutbreaksemergencies/emergencies/ucm077023.htm
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/food/fs/powerout.html
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