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Power outages or cuts are becoming more common due to floods, fires and extreme weather. Please consider this advice in relation the latest weather events across Tasmania.
It is important to try to keep cold and frozen food cold. If food is still cold to touch (less than 5 °C), it is safe to eat.
Once perishable food is over 5°C it can be kept up to 4 hours and should be eaten within 4 hours.
Perishable food includes:
- meat
- chicken and other poultry products
- dairy foods
- vegetables
- salad ingredients
After 4 hours it is recommended that perishable food not be eaten.
Only open fridge and freezer doors when absolutely necessary, this will keep the food and air temperature colder for longer.
If you're unsure whether your food is safe to eat it is better to be cautious and not consume perishable food that has been above 5 degrees for more than 4 hours.
View more information from the Food Safety Information Council