After the storms on Saturday, many Quebecers find themselves without electricity and will have to pay attention to the contents of their refrigerator.
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When there is a power outage, the government recalls that it is important not to open the doors of refrigeration appliances.
In the event of a breakdown lasting more than 6 hours, sorting is necessary in order to avoid food poisoning. Foods in the freezer, on the other hand, can be kept for 24 to 48 hours. Once the electricity has been restored, however, it will be necessary to check the defrosting status of the food.
More information is available on the Government of Quebec website.
Refrigerated food to be thrown away in case of prolonged breakdown
- Milk, infant formula (open containers), cream, soft cheese, cream cheese, yogurt (open containers)
- Vegetable juices (open containers), unpasteurized fruit juices, cooked vegetables or prepared raw vegetables
- Salads containing meat, poultry or fish, pasta, cooked vegetables, coleslaw
- Prepared meals, raw or cooked, based on meat, poultry or fish
- Soups and sauces made from gravy, cream soups
- Shell eggs, liquid eggs, egg-based dishes and desserts (quiches, pastry creams)
- Desserts with cream, pastry creams
- Cooked pasta, pasta sauces, fresh pasta
- Homemade mayonnaise, tartar sauce, horseradish, oyster sauce, garlic in oil
Reference-www.journaldemontreal.com