Jasper County Health Department advises on food safety during power outages
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JOPLIN, Mo. — How long is too long when it comes to food in a fridge when there's no power? It's something most of us think about as soon as the power goes out. We caught with Steve Mckarus with the Jasper County Health Department. He says food in a refrigerator can usually last around []

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