2005 Year in Review

Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency

As spring approaches, with it comes weather that can result in power outages. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), loss of power from high winds and inclement weather could jeopardize the safety of your food. Knowing how to determine if food is safe after a power outage and how to store food safely beforehand will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of food borne illness.

One of the fact sheets available on “Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency” is from USDA’s FSIS agency. The detailed fact sheet includes tips on keeping food safe in an emergency, a section on frequently asked questions and several charts on what to save and when to throw out refrigerator and frozen foods.

The FSIS-USDA fact sheet is available with a search from the following web site: FSIS-USDA. For more information on food safety, visit the government food safety site at Food Safety or contact your local Extension office.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
February 18, 2005