BLACKSBURG, Va. – With snow impacting various parts of the commonwealth, power outages are inevitable.
Alexis Hamilton, an assistant professor and extension specialist with Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology, gave some tips regarding food safety for when your power can’t make it through the storm.
“A fridge or freezer that is adequately sealed can maintain its temperature for a short while. However, it is important to keep in mind the FDA and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service guidelines for food safety when the power goes out.”…