PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Unrefrigerated Food
Script
This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. After a severe storm or natural disaster, it is important to be sure your food is safe. Throw away perishable refrigerated food stored above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours or more. When in doubt, throw it out. To learn more, call CDC at 800-CDC-INFO.
- Page last updated July 11, 2008
- Content source: National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention (CCEHIP)
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