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A: We can store blood for 42 days if we do not freeze it. Frozen blood can be stored ten years, but freezing blood is a poor way of storing it. Generally speaking, we store blood in the refrigerator, where we can store it for up to 42 days.
Much of that depends on how long your power has been out, and how much you have inside your fridge or freezer. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), a full freezer will stay frozen for 48 hours, while a half-full freezer will keep its cool for 24. A refrigerator, meanwhile, will stay keep food cold for four hours, as long as it isn't opened. Some rules of thumb to keep in mind, via CFIA: Discard any thawed food that has been at room temperature for two or more hours, and any food that has an obvious unusual colour or odour.