Have you ever come back from a vacation to find your freezer’s power went out? It’s hard to know if your frozen food thawed and became unsafe. Sheila Pulanco Russell shared a simple trick that can help you figure it out.
Before you leave, fill a cup with water and freeze it solid. Then place a quarter on top of the ice and leave it in your freezer. When you return, check the coin’s position. If it’s sunk to the bottom, the ice melted completely and refroze, so your food might be spoiled. If it’s still near the top or middle, your freezer stayed cold enough.
This easy method can prevent unnecessary food waste and save you money. It’s a good idea to keep this frozen cup in your freezer as a constant indicator of power loss.
Spread the word about this clever tip to help others avoid losing food after power outages.
