What's safe to eat after a power outage

What's safe to eat after a power outage

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Story Published: Dec 16, 2006 at 12:47 PM PST

Story Updated: Dec 17, 2006 at 5:35 PM PST

By KOMO Staff

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The Red Cross has a thorough safety guideline for residents who lost power during the storm. The agency says if you lost power for two hours or less, there's no need to worry. But if you were in the dark for longer, you may have to toss out some items.

Perishable foods should not be stored above 40 degrees for any longer than two hours. Experts say residents should not open the refrigerator door or freezer. An unopened refrigerator will keep foods cold enough for at least a couple of hours, and a fully functional freezer will hold food for 48 hours.

Some things can be salvaged, while others are no longer safe to eat.  For a detailed list of what to keep and what to toss, click here.

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