If power goes out how long does food stay good in refrigerator?

Answer 1

The hard & fast rule is that if a potentially hazardous product is in "the zone" of 40-140f for 4 hours, out it goes. Given that beef is on the list of potentially hazardous items, there really isn't a gray area. Another Answer:That will depend on the temperature of the room, how well the refrigerator is insulated, how often the door is opened and the type of food. Once the temperature of the potentially hazardous food itself (like meat, milk, poultry, seafood, cooked beans, processed produce, etc) has gotten above 40°F for more than 2 hours, the food should be discarded. An unopened refrigerator should be able to hold safe temperatures for 4 hours.

The freezer side of the fridge should keep longer since the temperatures started out lower and that part might be better insulated.

Answer 2

Your refrigerator has insulation to keep the cold inside. If you leave it closed and not let the cold air out. It should keep the food cold until the power comes back on. If the power is off for longer than 4 hours, you may need to check the temperature inside to see if it is in the danger zone. You should keep foods out of the danger zone to prevent bacteria from forming on foods. Bacteria can form on foods in the danger zone after just an hour. The danger zone is under 145 degrees and over 45 degrees.

Answer 3

It would depend on what food is in the refrigerator and how long the power was off. if it was of for a long time yes but iff it was of for a short time no