How Long Will Food Last In The Refrigerator And Freezer With A Power Outage?

BOSTON — With wind gusts of up to 70 mph expected in parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, some power outages are likely on Monday. So what does that mean for the food that some people may have stockpiled in the refrigerator or freezer amid the coronavirus pandemic?

The FDA has several tips on its website for keeping food safe in the event of a power outages. If the power goes out, the agency says one of the most important things is to keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed “as much as possible.”

“The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened,” the FDA says. “A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.”

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