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Refrigerator Power Outage Runtime Calculator — How Long Before Food Spoils

Last updated: 2026-05-03 · Source: GearVerify Atlas

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Food safety education tool · Prevents foodborne illness from improper outage handling · Provides actionable time-based guidance

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What this recall means for you

Calculate how long your refrigerator and freezer will stay cold during a power outage, and when food enters the danger zone (above 40°F / 4°C) where bacteria multiply rapidly.

What to do next

Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed during a power outage
A full freezer will stay at or below 0°F for about 48 hours (half full: 24 hours)
An unopened refrigerator will keep food safe for about 4 hours if doors are kept closed
Add bags of ice to the refrigerator to extend safe time if a prolonged outage is expected
Use a appliance thermometer to monitor internal temperature
Discard perishable foods (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, cut fruits/vegetables) that have been above 40°F for more than 2 hours
When in doubt, throw it out — the cost of food is less than the cost of food poisoning

Recall data

Deaths Reported	None reported
Recall Date	Jan 1, 2025
Record ID	TOOL-FRIDGE-OUTAGE-001

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Source	foodsafety.gov
Last Updated	2026-05-03
Published	2025-01-01
Record ID	TOOL-FRIDGE-OUTAGE-001