Power outage: how long do you trust food in the refrigerator

It’s fine

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Fridge: 2hrs tops
Freezer: 24hrs

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You are way low on both.

It honestly depends on the temperature when the power comes back on. If products are above 40 degrees for 4-5 hours, I’d toss the milk and fresh cut meats, other items like vegetables and processed meats will be fine longer. Guessing this is around 10-12 hours

I’d probably toss all perishables after 24 hours no matter what

Freezer: depends on how packed it is. If it’s full of stuff, I’d go 36 hours if I didn’t open it. I’d also look at the ice and see how melted it is to understand.

It’s fine. We’ve easily gone 8-10 hrs after a hurricane.

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don't even refrigerate eggs. Just leave them on the counter.

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Only yard bird eggs. I wouldn't leave any store bought egg out longer than the time it takes to get from store to house.

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Most people in other countries don't even refrigerate eggs. Just leave them on the counter.

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theres a huge difference in other countries. Eggs can be left out on the counter as long as they arent washed. There is a coating called the bloom that essentially protects and seals the egg shell. Once it is washed it MUST be refrigerated. And of course in the US, we chemically wash all the eggs you buy in a store.

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Freezer: 24hrs

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Most stuff in my freezer wills still be frozen at the 24 Hippe mark.

Fridge would depend on the item.

Rule of thumb is 8 hours. Take away 10 minutes for every time you open it.

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Fridge: 2hrs tops

Freezer: 24hrs

That’s assuming you don’t open them until the power come back

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Fridge: 2hrs tops

Freezer: 24hrs

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Lol.

Anything perishable in the fridge should last 24 hours.

The stuff in the freezer should be good for 48-72 hours.