Monday, July 15 is the first day of the 2013-14 school year for children at three Atlanta schools -- Boyd, Centennial Place and Hutchinson elementary schools -- and the Elite Scholars Academy in Clayton County. RELATED | Year-round school begins Monday. In Cherokee County, the first day of school is Monday, Aug. 5.
Ensure that doors have a good seal and close tightly to maintain the temperature and the efficiency of the unit. Additionally, keep doors closed as much as possible. Keep a back-up appliance thermometer in the unit in case of a power outage. If the refrigerator is still 40Â°F when the power returns, the food is safe. The food should not be consumed if the temperature is held at 40Â°F for more than two hours.
The refrigerator should be set at no higher than 40Â°F and the freezer at 0Â°F, and these temperatures should be checked with an appliance thermometer. Refrigerated leftovers may become unsafe within 3 to 4 days. Despite the appearance of a food, it may not be safe to eat.Not all bacterial growth causes a food's surface to discolor or smell bad. It may be unsafe to taste fresh or leftover food items when there is any doubt about their safety.eftover refrigerator foods should also be reheated to the proper internal temperature. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of 40Â°F and 140Â°F. To keep food out of this danger zone, keep cold food cold (below 40Â°F) and hot food hot (above 140Â°F).