06/11/2026
⚡️⚡️There were several power outages across Dubuque County yesterday, so don’t assume everything in your refrigerator or freezer is automatically safe once the power comes back on!
A closed refrigerator keeps food safe for about 4 hours. A full freezer can keep food safe for about 48 hours, and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours.
When in doubt, throw it out — foodborne illness is not worth the risk!