Check if Your Freezer Food is Still Safe – With Just a Penny! 🥶💰
If you’re going on vacation, a power outage could defrost your freezer without you knowing, risking spoiled food.
Sheila Pulanco Russell shared a clever tip on Facebook:
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Fill a cup with water and freeze it solid.
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Place a penny (or quarter) on top of the ice.
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When you return, check the coin:
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If it sank to the bottom → the freezer thawed; throw out the food.
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If it’s still on top or in the middle → food may still be safe.
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This simple “cup trick” is an easy way to monitor your freezer anytime. Safety first! ✅