Q: I’m not sure if my refrigerator temperature setting is working properly. The foods in it don’t seem all that cold, but I have the dial set at the recommended level. What temperature should a ...

Storing food at proper temperature is critical for food safety, and experts say that your refrigerator needs to be set below a specific threshold.

It’s above freezing but below the point of spoilage. I gauge the refrigerator temperature by how the milk tastes. It should never be warm (gross), and it should certainly not have ice crystals.

Is your food going bad more quickly than usual? (Psst! Here’s how long fresh produce should last.) If produce is wilted, cheese is warm and ice cream is coming out of the freezer like soup, your ...

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To test for accuracy, we took multiple readings with each of the tested thermometers and compared them with readings from a calibrated thermometer. The readings were averaged and scored. The Oxo ...

Refrigerators are a staple in every household, playing a crucial role in food preservation. However, maintaining the correct temperature is paramount to ensure the safety and longevity of your food ...

According to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), half of the households in the United Kingdom have their refrigerators set at a higher than the required temperature - at 7 degrees Celsius ...

Scientists from a food research center in Wales are handing out fridge thermometers as part of a food safety research project. Researchers from the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff ...