Store Dry Ice In Refrigerator

To quickly freeze fish meat or game place it on the bottom of the cooler with the dry ice on top.

Store dry ice in refrigerator.

The sublimation of dry ice into carbon dioxide gas will cause an airtight container to expand rupture or burst. Decide if you want to store the dry ice on the bottom with the food or drinks on top or if you want to use the cooler like a freezer. Never store in a glass container. You cannot store dry ice as it is 78 degrees therefore it will disappear even if stored in a freezer.

Do not store dry ice in a refrigerator or a freezer unless the dry ice is being used to maintain the proper holding temperature. Do not store dry ice in your freezer. This is because the warmer temperature of the freezer will cause the dry ice to transform into a gas sublimate and the initial extremely cold temperature of the dry ice can cause the freezer thermostat to shut down and potentially break. Ice can also sublimate evaporate and shrink fairly quickly.

So you can either place your ice in a sealed bag container and or do the same with your food. You need to obtain it or have it delivered close to the time it will be used. Always use caution and wear gloves when handling the dry ice. Refrigerator not working for each 12 to 24 hour period place a ten pound slab of dry ice on bottom shelf of the refrigerator to cool.

No dry ice must never be kept in a home refrigerator freezer. Do not touch dry ice with bare hands. When taking out the frozen food carefully lift the dry ice slab up with gloves potholder towel etc without touching the dry ice directly.