What To Do With Food After a Disaster

7/9/2019 (Permalink)

If you are in a disaster or emergency, it’s important that you take steps to prevent illness from unsafe food and water.

Food: Throw away food that may have come in contact with flood or storm water; perishable foods that have not been refrigerated properly due to power outages; and those with an unusual odor, color, or texture. Unsafe food can make you sick even if it looks, smells, and tastes normal. When in doubt, throw it out.

Water: Do not use water you suspect or have been told is contaminated to wash dishes, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, wash your hands, make ice, or make baby formula. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area.

For more information on this topic check out this link. It will help you better understand the do's and don'ts. 

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/facts.html