{"id":1291,"date":"2021-05-29T08:44:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T03:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2021-05-29T17:19:25","modified_gmt":"2021-05-29T11:49:25","slug":"refrigerator-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/refrigerator-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ideal Refrigerator Temperature to Refrigerate Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Refrigerating food items is the best way to stop bacterial growth and prevents it from getting spoilt. The proper refrigerator temperature keeps food fresh for a longer period as well as prevents you from getting ill due to food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ideal refrigerator temperature for refrigerating food items is 40 \u00b0F or below i.e. 0\u00baC to 5\u00baC. Food stored at above 40 \u00b0F for two hours and one hour if the air temperature is above 90\u00b0 F should not be consumed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacteria grow rapidly between 40 and 140 \u00b0F but the taste, smell, or appearance of food do not change. That&#8217;s why it is difficult to tell whether a pathogen is present in the food or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6767053ad698f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6767053ad698f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/refrigerator-temperature\/#Ideal_Refrigerator_Temperature\" title=\"Ideal Refrigerator Temperature\">Ideal Refrigerator Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/refrigerator-temperature\/#How_to_Monitor_Refrigerator_Temperature\" title=\"How to Monitor Refrigerator Temperature\">How to Monitor Refrigerator Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/refrigerator-temperature\/#How_to_Refrigerate_Food_Safely\" title=\"How to Refrigerate Food Safely\">How to Refrigerate Food Safely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/refrigerator-temperature\/#Storage_Duration_For_Refrigerated_Foods\" title=\"Storage Duration For Refrigerated Foods\">Storage Duration For Refrigerated Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/refrigerator-temperature\/#Storing_food_During_Power_Cuts\" title=\"Storing food During Power Cuts\">Storing food During Power Cuts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideal_Refrigerator_Temperature\"><\/span><strong>Ideal Refrigerator Temperature<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Food<\/th><th>Ideal Refrigerator Temperature<\/th><th>How long it is safe to consume(Duration)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fresh<\/strong> <strong>Beef, pork, veal, lamb<\/strong><\/td><td>28\u00b0F to 32\u00b0F<\/td><td>1 to 2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fresh Turkey, chicken<\/strong><\/td><td>Below 40\u00b0F<\/td><td>1 to 2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>All Poultry Raw (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, wings, ground poultry, giblets, and stuffing)<\/strong><\/td><td>38 degrees to 40 degrees F<\/td><td>1 to 2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fresh Eggs<\/strong><\/td><td>40\u00b0 F or below<\/td><td>3 to 5 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fish, Shrimp, lobster, crab, and scallops<\/strong><\/td><td>40\u00b0 F or below<\/td><td>Two to three days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fruits<\/strong><\/td><td>32 to 55\u00b0F<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vegetables<\/strong><\/td><td>Warm season crops 45 to 55\u00b0F<br>cool-season crops 32 to 35\u00b0F<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Monitor_Refrigerator_Temperature\"><\/span>How to Monitor Refrigerator Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should use a thermometer to measure your refrigerator temperature. Thermometers are inexpensive accessories that you should have in your fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refrigerator <a href=\"https:\/\/minifreezershop.com\/best-freezer-alarm\/\">Alarms<\/a> can remind you of the unfavorable temperatures in your refrigerator and hence can prevent food spoilage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Refrigerate_Food_Safely\"><\/span>How to Refrigerate Food Safely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep the refrigerator temperature at 40\u00b0 F (4\u00b0 C) or below. Use an appliance thermometer for measuring the temperature.<\/li><li>Cover food items, so that odors do not get mixed<\/li><li>Refrigerate hot food directly or cool them quickly in ice-cold water before putting them inside the refrigerator<\/li><li>Cut large pieces of meat or chicken into smaller pieces before refrigeration as if any small part gets spoiled it will not affect the other pieces.<\/li><li>Do open the door frequently as cold air gets easily escaped and is replaced by warm air.<\/li><li>Store perishable food items on the inner side as it is the coldest part of the refrigerator<\/li><li>Store fruits &amp; vegetable in the crisper drawers as they provide an optimal storage environment<\/li><li>Use the products by the date if printed on them.<\/li><li>Keep the food out of the fridge for the shortest time as much as possible<\/li><li>While defrosting the freezer of the refrigerator, store the food in a cooler to prevent thawing<\/li><li>Keep the refrigerator clean, wipe the spills with a clean cloth. Clean surfaces regularly with hot, soapy water and then rinse.<\/li><li>To remove the odors place an opened box of baking soda&nbsp;on the shelf.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage_Duration_For_Refrigerated_Foods\"><\/span>Storage Duration For Refrigerated Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Storage Times For Refrigerated Foods<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Ground Meat, Ground Poultry, and Stew Meat<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ground beef, turkey, veal, pork, lamb<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Stew meats<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Fresh Meat (Beef, Veal, Lamb, and Pork)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Steaks, chops, roasts<\/th><td>3-5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Variety meats (Tongue, kidneys, liver, heart, chitterlings)<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Fresh Poultry<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Chicken or turkey, whole<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Chicken or turkey, parts<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Giblets<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Bacon and Sausage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Bacon<\/th><td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Sausage, raw from meat or poultry<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Smoked breakfast links, patties<\/th><td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Summer sausage labeled &#8220;Keep Refrigerated&#8221;<\/th><td>Unopened, 3 months;<br>Opened, 3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Hard sausage (such as Pepperoni)<\/th><td>2-3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Ham, Corned Beef<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ham, canned, labeled &#8220;Keep Refrigerated&#8221;<\/th><td>Unopened, 6-9 months;<br>Opened, 3-5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ham, fully cooked, whole<\/th><td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ham, fully cooked, half<\/th><td>3-5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ham, fully cooked, slices<\/th><td>3-4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Corned beef in pouch with pickling juices<\/th><td>5-7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Hot Dogs and Luncheon Meats<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Hot dogs<\/th><td>Unopened package, 2 weeks;<br>Opened package, 1 week<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Luncheon meats<\/th><td>Unopened package, 2 weeks;<br>Opened package, 3-5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Deli and Vacuum-Packed Products<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Store-prepared (or homemade) egg, chicken, tuna, ham, and macaroni salads<\/th><td>3-5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Pre-stuffed pork, lamb chops, and chicken breasts<\/th><td>1 day<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Store-cooked dinners and entrees<\/th><td>3-4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Commercial brand vacuum-packed dinners with\/USDA seal, unopened<\/th><td>2 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Cooked Meat, Poultry, and Fish Leftovers<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Pieces and cooked casseroles<\/th><td>3-4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Gravy and broth, patties, and nuggets<\/th><td>3-4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Soups and Stews<\/th><td>3-4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Fresh Fish and Shellfish<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fresh Fish and Shellfish<\/th><td>1-2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Eggs<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fresh, in shell<\/th><td>3-5 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Raw yolks, whites<\/th><td>2-4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Hard-cooked<\/th><td>1 week<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Liquid pasteurized eggs, egg substitutes<\/th><td>Unopened, 10 days;<br>Opened, 3 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cooked egg dishes<\/th><td>3-4 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/refrigeration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Safety and Inspection service<\/a> of the U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storing_food_During_Power_Cuts\"><\/span>Storing food During Power Cuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During power cuts, the stored food is safe for about four hours. If the food is stored for more than 2 hours above 40 \u00b0F, then it should be discarded away. You can store food in a portable fridge and power it with your vehicle battery if you have one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refrigerating food items is the best way to stop bacterial growth and prevents it from getting spoilt. The proper refrigerator temperature keeps food fresh for a longer period as well as prevents you from getting ill due to food poisoning. 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