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Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com- 3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
pany. Ask how long power will be off. partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or
stays cold longer than a freezer full of
less, keep both doors closed. This
baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
helps foods stay frozen.
it may be safely refrozen, although the
2. If service will be interrupted longer than
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
24 hours:
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 32 grams of dry ice in freezer
for every liter (2 Ibs. for every cubic
foot) of freezer space. This will keep
food frozen for 2 to 4 days. Wear
gloves to protect your hands from dry
ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable
food at once.