my freezer popped open without my knowlege

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What to do if freezer was open all night?

Anything wet, soft, leaking, and thawed should be removed. Often things in the freezer will stay frozen even if the door is left open a crack. I've found that stuff at the front of the freezer and the top of the freezer are the first to be thawed.

Is food OK if freezer door left open?

According to most experts, it's safe to keep a freezer door open for approximately 2 hours at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Any longer than that could spoil the food stored inside. Usually, freezers will work just fine even after being left open for 2 or fewer hours.

What happens when freezer door is left open?

If your freezer door is left open, it can disrupt the appropriate freezer temperature. Anything above 0\xb0F and up to 32\xb0F (0\xb0C) will expose frozen food to bacteria, even as the temperature gets warmer. Your food doesn't have to defrost entirely to carry dangerous pathogens.

What happens if your freezer defrosts?

Food Safety Issues and Refreezing In the freezer, bacterial growth is stopped \u2013 until the food is thawed. Then the bacteria pick up right where they left off. Just because you freeze, thaw, and refreeze food won't make it unsafe. But it does increase the risk of bacterial growth to unsafe levels.

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Troubleshooting a No Cool Fridge - Door Left Open

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