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Massive Winter Storm Blankets the Midwest, Moves East: Ensure Food Safety When the Power Goes Out

February 02, 2011 Diane Van, Manager, USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline

Snow, sleet, ice, and wind can wreak havoc on our every day lives. Winter! It's a fact of modern life: sometimes the power goes out. If your power goes out, knowing how to keep food safe can help minimize the loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

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