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Hurricane Dorian is a slow-moving Category 5 storm with tremendous sustained surface winds of 185 mph with gusts reaching 220 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. After crossing the northwestern Bahamas, the eastern coast of the U.S is now in the storm’s sights. The U.S Food and Drug Administration has this advice for keeping food and water safe.
Questions? Call the FDA Information Center: 1-888-SAFE-FOOD Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hurricanes and other severe storms are dangerous and destructive – destroying homes and compromising communities. Floods and power outages from hurricanes, tornadoes, and snow storms can cut off water supplies and quickly contaminate food. Protect yourself, your family, and your pets from foodborne illnesses. Following are steps you can take to preserve your food and water during storms.
Before a Storm
Prepare for unpredictable weather emergencies. Have these supplies on hand:
During a Storm
Keep food at recommended temperatures. Keep in mind that perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs not kept at recommended temperatures can make you sick—even if thoroughly cooked.
Do not eat or drink anything that has touched flood water, including food packed in non-metal containers.
How to sanitize cans of food:
How to sanitize containers, countertops, pots, pans, dishware and utensils:
How to make tap water safe to drink:
After a natural disaster, water may not be safe to drink. Area Health Departments will determine whether the tap water can be used for drinking. If the water is not potable or is questionable, then follow these directions:
After a storm
If water supply is still unsafe, boil water or use bottled water.
once power is restored, check the temperature inside your refrigerator and freezer. You can safely eat or refreeze food in the freezer if it is below 40 F.
If your freezer does not include a thermometer, then check the temperature of each food item. If the item still contains ice crystals or is at or below 40 F, you can safely refreeze it.
Discard any perishable food—for example, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk—that has been in a refrigerator or freezer at or above 40 F 2 hours or more.
When in doubt, throw it out.
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