How well does food keep in freezers during a power outage?

Posted by dbdCobra@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 72 comments

Two weeks ago, a huge storm rolled through and knocked out our power. Our freezer was almost full to the brink. That night, I went out and bought some immediate supplies plus a bag of small ice. The outage lasted 48 hours to the mark. The ice kept perfectly (It was right at the door of the freezer). I also had some frozen pizzas, microwaveable meals..etc. I also got Lunchmeat and cheese, which I placed on the ice. Does anyone think it kept? I read this thing about "Hot Spots" in freezers during outages. Just wanted to justify throwing out food.