
5 Things You Should Never Leave in your Car in Freezing Temps
We are experiencing some of the coldest weather we have had in several years this week.
Doctors and meteorologists warn about the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia if you are exposed to dangerously cold temperatures for as little as 30 minutes.
Extreme cold can also cause an adverse reaction to some items left in your cold vehicle.
As reported in the Detroit Free Press, here are five items you shouldn't leave in your car when it's as freezing cold outside.
1- Canned Drinks & Foods
Canned goods that freeze pose a health risk.
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture says cans can swell if the food or liquid inside expands when frozen -- or because of bacteria -- so you should throw them away.
Even cans that don't swell but were frozen should be discarded.
2- Eggs
As a general rule, I would advise against leaving eggs in your car at anytime of year. Nothing good can come of that.
If an egg accidentally freezes and the shell cracks during freezing, throw it away. If the shell doesn't crack, keep it frozen until you need it and then thaw it in the refrigerator.
3- Aerosol Cans
This one could physically hurt you in a hurry. Extreme temperatures can cause aerosol can to become unstable and potentially explode.
4- Electronics
The last thing you want is to have your laptop or cell phone crap out because of cold weather.
Some manufacturers recommend you don't expose those products to extreme temps, since most devises work best when used at temperatures above 32 degrees.
5- Medicine
Medicine is another item that should not be frozen. When medicines freeze, there's no visual indicators that it's still safe to take.
For example, this could have serious implications for people with diabetes, who may rely on medications to keep their blood levels within target.
Insulin should be discarded if frozen, even if it appears normal.
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