[Durham INC] Cooperative Extension Gives Food Safety Advice

[Golden Beltnc]

Good advise but don't forget if the power goes out tonight or tomorrow and
you need to keep things cold use the snow outside your doorsteps.

DeDreana Freeman


On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 1:06 PM, Pat <pats1717 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Is there a dance we can all go out and do to keep the ice away from here?
>
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> Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:21:39 -0500
> From: lists at dconc.gov
> To: pats1717 at hotmail.com
> Subject: Durham Cooperative Extension Gives Food Safety Advice
> CC:
>
>        Durham County Government *Press Release*
> Durham Cooperative Extension Gives Food Safety Advice
>
>
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> *Durham,NC - February 12, 2014 -* Power outages do more than turn the
> lights out. Without electricity, some are faced with food preservation
> issues when the refrigerator and freezer are no longer working. Durham
> County Cooperative Extension offers these important food safety tips:
>
>
>
> Food Safety Emergency Preparedness
>
> During a power outage you should keep refrigerator and freezer doors
> closed and open them as little as possible. A closed refrigerator will keep
> food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit only about four hours after a power
> loss. If you don't have a thermometer in your refrigerator and freezer,
> that might be one of your next purchases. You can find thermometers for
> refrigerators and freezers at your local hardware or in the kitchen section
> at department or large chain stores.
>
>
>
> Refrigerator
>
> The following items should be discarded if above 41 degrees for more than
> two hours -  meats, dairy products such as milks, cream, sour cream and
> yogurt, opened liquid baby formula, eggs, custards and puddings, soft
> cheeses such as blue, cottage, ricotta, mozzarella, cream and queso blanco
> or fresco, shredded cheese, low-fat cheese, and creamy based dressings.
> Opened mayonnaise, tartar sauce and horseradish should be discarded if
> above 50 degrees Fahrenheit for more than eight hours. There are;
> however, some foods that are safe if held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for
> more than two hours - butter and margarine, hard cheeses such as cheddar,
> Swiss, parmesan, provolone and Romano, peanut butter, jelly, catsup,
> mustard, pickles, opened vinegar-based dressings and uncut fruits and
> vegetables.  Check these foods for evidence of mold, smell and sliminess.
> Discard if in doubt.
>
>
>
> Freezer
>
> A closed freezer can keep food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 48
> hours if full and kept cold. If your freezer is not full, group packages
> together so they will retain cold temperatures. If you have room, it's
> always a good idea to have frozen gallon jugs of water in the freezer;
> these will help keep the temperature low should the power go out. Most
> meats that still contain ice crystals and feel as cold as if refrigerated
> can be refrozen. If thawed and held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more
> than two hours, meats should be discarded.
>
>
>
> Frozen milk, egg products, cheese and breads can be refrozen if they
> contain ice crystals, although food quality loss is a consideration with
> some foods. Hard cheeses, breads, pie crusts, bread dough, nuts and
> breakfast items such as waffles, pancakes, bagels, can be refrozen if
> thawed and held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two hours
> although food quality may be a consideration. Pizzas, frozen entrees,
> casseroles should only be refrozen if they still contain ice crystals and
> feel as cold as if refrigerated. If these items have thawed and are held
> above 41degrees Fahrenheit for more than two hours, they should be
> discarded.
>
>
>
> Before discarding food, take pictures and/or make a list of spoiled food.
> Damaged food may be covered by your insurance policy. Never feed food that
> is considered unsafe to your pets. Place discarded food in plastic garbage
> bags for disposal or compost if suitable for composting. If you have a
> specific question concerning food safety during a power outage or would
> like a copy of Food Safety Information Sheets:  Recovering from a storm, be
> sure to call Durham County NC Cooperative Extension and ask for Nekeidra
> Morrison at 919-560-0501.
>
>
>
> Go to this link
> http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster/factsheets/pdf/froz_food.pdf for
> freezers and
> http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster/factsheets/pdf/refridgerated.pdf for the
> refrigerator.
>
>
>
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DeDreana Freeman
Durham N.C. 27701
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