how long will food last in refrigerator without power

[JackSoWhat]

There's an earthquake here, so the power is out, maybe it's going to be long. Just worry about the food in the refrigerator, how long will food last in refrigerator without power? is it still safe to consume it if the power is out for 24 hours?

 

[Garp]

The freezer can stay cold for well over a day, so no worries there. Most fridge items should be fine too, just keep an eye on the meat. Food like eggs, cheese, and condiments can last quite a bit longer, thats for sure.

 

[Brendan.C]

If you keep the fridge door shut, most food will stay safe for about 4 hours, ater that, it's a gamble, full freezer, stuff can last up to 48 hours unopened

 

[Lukaaas]

If you didn't open the fridge much, you've probably got about 4 hours before it starts getting rancid. Agree with the guy before me. Well the freeazer stuff can hold up longer, like 24 to 48 hours if it's packed.

 

[Foot.L00ps]

Hope things have settled down for you since the earthquake back in May. For future outages, a fridge thermometer can help track when temps creep past 40°F, which is the cutoff for safe storage. If you end up replacing anything, FEMA has guidelines for restocking emergency food supplies that might come in handy. Did you notice anything that lasted better than expected?