Test Your Home Refrigerator Food Safety Savvy #1

For REFRIGERATORS, 40 F (or lower) is recommended to slow bacterial growth and maintain quality. Freezing occurs at 32 F; adjust refrigerator accordingly between 32 F and 40 F to prevent unwanted freezing, such as milk, celery and lettuce.

FOR FREEZERS, 0 F (or lower) is the recommended temperature. At this temperature, bacterial growth will be stopped. However, freezing does not kill most bacteria, nor does it stop flavor changes that occur over time. Though food will be safe indefinitely at 0 F, quality will decrease the longer the food is in the freezer.

Keep freezer at 0 F or lower and
refrigerator at 40 F or lower