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What are the proper temperatures for my refrigerator and freezer?


The refrigerator temperature should be kept at 41°F or lower and the freezer temperature should be 0°F or lower. Use caution when placing hot foods in the refrigerator or freezer. Warm foods may raise the temperature inside the unit.

 

 

 

Shannon Crosby, Dietetic Intern, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
 

 

 

 

 

 

Last update: Sunday, June 29, 2008

 


 
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