Power Outage Food Safety Timer

Is fridge or freezer food still safe?

Âge conseillé 20–80 ans
Your food
Still safe
Up to 1 hour left in the fridge, door closed.
Where is the food?
Door opened during the outage?
Safe time left (at most)1 h
Guideline, door closed4 h
If the power stays out, move perishables to a cooler with ice before the 4-hour mark.
General U.S. federal food-safety guidance (FDA, CDC, FoodSafety.gov). Use an appliance thermometer when you can. Never taste food to check it. When in doubt, throw it out.

Sources · FDA — Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods (2024-03-05) · CDC — Keep Food Safe After a Disaster or Emergency (2025-11-24) · FoodSafety.gov (HHS) — Food Safety During a Power Outage (2024-08-08)

Power out? Enter how many hours and which appliance to see if your fridge or freezer food is still safe and how much time is left, based on FDA, CDC and FoodSafety.gov rules.

Exemple

Where is the food? Fridge · Hours without power 3 h · Door opened during the outage? No, kept closed
→ Your food Still safe · Safe time left (at most) 1 h · Guideline, door closed 4 h

Questions fréquentes

How long does food stay safe in a fridge without power?

Up to 4 hours if the door stays closed. After 4 hours without power or a cold source like ice, throw out perishables such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and leftovers.

How long does a freezer keep food frozen in a power outage?

About 48 hours if it is full and 24 hours if it is half full, as long as the door stays closed.

Can I refreeze thawed food?

Yes, if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40°F (4°C) or below. Quality may suffer. When in doubt, throw it out.

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