CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If your power goes out, you want to make sure the food in your fridge is still safe to eat so you don't get sick.
According to the FDA, you should keep your fridge and freezer doors closed for as long as possible. You can keep dry or block ice in your fridge to help keep food cold for longer.
Experts say throw out any perishables, like meat or dairy, that have been sitting for more than four hours at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
By the way, the FDA says do not rely on the 'smell test' to decide if your food is still safe to eat.
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