If you want to be extra safe, you can keep an appliance thermometer in your freezer, which can help confirm the freezer stayed below 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the power outage. If it did, all of ...

A ComEd power outage has left thousands without electricity in the western suburbs, primarily in DuPage County.

If you're out of power for a while, you may be wondering if it's still safe to eat the food in your freezer. Here's how to ...

The News & Observer previously reported how to know if perishable food in your fridge or freezer is still safe during or after a power outage. Here’s what you need to know.

Try not to open the refrigerator and freezer doors (doing so lets the cold air escape). If you know the power will be out for an extended period, get ice or dry ice to keep foods cold. Fifty pounds of ...

Learn what foods to toss after a power outage in the Triangle after Tropical Storm Chantal. Find tips on safe storage in your fridge and freezer from the CDC.

Can your food stay safe in a fridge when the power goes out? If you experienced a power outage after last night's storm here is a food safety guide.