Updated: March 26, 2026
Am I Losing a Refrigerator Full of Food After a Power Outage? (FS-2025-0791)
This factsheet covers what to do with food in the event of a power outage. It explains food safety guidelines to help determine what food can be kept and what food needs to be thrown away. It also explains how to use homeowners or renter’s insurance to cover the cost of replacing any food that needs to be thrown away. Authors: Jena Pinkard, Catherine “Carrie” Sorenson, and Dr. Shauna C. Henley; Title: Am I Losing a Refrigerator Full of Food After a Power Outage? (FS-2025-0791).
