Is there a “correct” temperature for refrigerators and freezers? Yep: A fridge temperature of 37° F will keep fresh food good for as long as possible—with no ice crystals on lettuce or bacteria ...

If your refrigerator isn’t keeping food at the right temperature, the signs are hard to miss. Milk starts going bad earlier than the expiration date, ice crystals appear in your condiments, and you ...

An evaluation of domestic refrigerator temperatures has led to an update of guidance on shelf-life studies. Work by scientists at the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and ...

If your refrigerator isn’t keeping food at the right temperature, the signs are hard to miss. Milk starts going bad earlier than the expiration date, ice crystals appear in your condiments, and you ...

Have you noticed your milk getting frosty? Meat spoiling quickly? It’s likely your refrigerator is set to the wrong temperature. The FDA recommends keeping your refrigerator at or below 40° F (4° C), ...

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Automated temperature settings aren't always accurate. Consumer Reports' testing reveals the best setting for each refrigerator in our ratings. Setting your refrigerator and freezer temperatures ...