Storing perishables during a heat wave
News Source: CBC
July 4, 2021
“If you experience a power outage, your fridge and freezer doors should be opened as seldom as possible so as to preserve the cool temperatures inside.” – Dr. Siyun Wang
Dr. Siyun Wang, CSFS Associate and Professor at UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems, shared some recommendations for how to keep your perishables safe during a heat wave. Both food and medications can spoil with extreme temperatures, thus it is important to keep these safe and to recognize when spoilage has occurred.