Can food go bad in 8 hour power outage?

It depends on several factors such as the type of food, the temperature during the power outage, and whether or not the food was refrigerated or frozen prior to the outage.

Refrigerated food:

* Dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese): Can spoil quickly if left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours.

* Meat, poultry, and seafood: Can spoil within a few hours if left unrefrigerated.

* Eggs: Can last up to 2 days unrefrigerated, but should be discarded if they have a strong odor or appear spoiled.

* Fruits and vegetables: Most fruits and vegetables will last for several days unrefrigerated, but some, such as berries and leafy greens, may spoil more quickly.

Frozen food:

* Meat, poultry, and seafood: Can remain frozen for up to 24 hours if the freezer door is kept closed.

* Ice cream: Can remain frozen for up to 4 hours if the freezer door is kept closed.

Canned goods:

* Unopened canned goods: Will not spoil during a power outage.

* Opened canned goods: Should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 days.

Other tips:

* Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible during the power outage to help maintain the cold temperature inside.

* If you have a generator, you can use it to power your refrigerator and freezer.

* If you do not have a generator, you can pack your perishable food in a cooler with ice to help keep it cold.

* Discard any food that has a strong odor or appears spoiled.