I don't know about whole blood, but I do know there have been accidents regarding platelets. Platelets are only good for 48 hours, and they must be refrigerated. The refrigeration wasn't mandated until a couple of years ago! Too many people would get sepsis after receiving unrefrigerated platelets.
I'm pretty sure blood is refrigerated too. I do know that when you get platelets you can "feel" them going in because they're cold. Whole blood was always cold going in too.