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Tidelands Health encourages community to follow food safety guidelines in response to power outages caused by Hurricane Matthew

GEORGETOWN, SC – In the wake of power outages caused by Hurricane Matthew, Tidelands Health is encouraging community members to avoid food-borne illness by following federal food safety guidelines.

Perishable food not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when thoroughly cooked, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“Food safety should be a top priority whenever there’s a loss of power,” said Crystal Cates, system clinical nutrition manager for Tidelands Health. “The best approach is to discard food if there’s any question about whether it’s OK to eat.”

Here are some Food and Drug Administration safety tips that community members should follow:

Individuals with additional questions about food safety are encouraged to visit foodsafety.gov for more information.-This is from a Press Release.