{"id":1249,"date":"2020-05-08T12:31:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T04:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/?p=1249"},"modified":"2023-07-09T16:11:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T08:11:39","slug":"helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Refrigerator Food Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/refrigerator-1619676_1920.jpg?fit=758%2C506&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/refrigerator-1619676_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/refrigerator-1619676_1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/refrigerator-1619676_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/refrigerator-1619676_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/refrigerator-1619676_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/refrigerator-1619676_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the early days, without refrigerator systems, people had to resort to other preservation methods like fermentation, salting, smoking and pickling to keep stock of food readily available. Today, refrigerators are found virtually everywhere\u2014at home kitchens, restaurants, convenient stores and manufacturing plants. Having a refrigerator is a huge importance to everyone\u2014they keep our food stay fresh and they lengthen their lifespan by slowing down microbial growth. However, if refrigerator is used carelessly, it may lead to food safety issues such as cross contamination and food poisoning. This blog post discusses  helpful refrigerator Food Safety tips to help you prevent them from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey 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-673fd65564d96\" 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: #999;color:#999\" 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: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 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href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#How_to_be_certain_the_temperature_is_at_least_40_%C2%B0F_4_%C2%B0C_or_below\" title=\"How to be certain the temperature is at least 40 \u00b0F (4 \u00b0C) or below?\">How to be certain the temperature is at least 40 \u00b0F (4 \u00b0C) or below?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#How_to_calibrate_thermometer\" title=\"How to calibrate thermometer?\">How to calibrate thermometer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#Prevent_cross_contamination_inside_the_refrigeration\" title=\"Prevent cross contamination inside the refrigeration\">Prevent cross contamination inside the refrigeration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#Exercise_First_In_First_Out_FIFO_always\" title=\"Exercise First In, First Out (FIFO) always\">Exercise First In, First Out (FIFO) always<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#Keep_refrigerator_running_efficiently_at_all_times\" title=\"Keep refrigerator running efficiently at all times\">Keep refrigerator running efficiently at all times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#How_long_should_food_be_stored_in_the_refrigerator\" title=\"How long should food be stored in the refrigerator?\">How long should food be stored in the refrigerator?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#Cleaning_and_maintenance\" title=\"Cleaning and maintenance\">Cleaning and maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/helpful-refrigerator-food-safety-tips\/#Key_takeaways\" title=\"Key takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_the_temperature_inside_a_refrigerator_must_be\"><\/span>What should the temperature inside a refrigerator must be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/are-you-storing-food-safely\">FDA<\/a> advises that the temperature of the refrigerator must be at least 40 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (4 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C) or below. Establish a monitoring schedule to keep your refrigerator\u2019s temperature maintained. Remember, never place food in an environment with a temperature inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/what-is-the-temperature-danger-zone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temperature Danger Zone<\/a>. The Danger Zone is anywhere from 40 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (4 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C) to 140 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (60 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C), the range where the growth of bacteria doubles in number in 20 minutes time. Food that stays higher than 40 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (4 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C) or more in 2 hours must not be consumed as risk of food poisoning is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_be_certain_the_temperature_is_at_least_40_%C2%B0F_4_%C2%B0C_or_below\"><\/span>How to be certain the temperature is at least 40 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (4 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C) or below?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some refrigerator models, specifically newer ones, are equipped with built-in thermometer for ease of monitoring. Otherwise, there are thermometers that can be purchased meant for cold temperature. Prior to use, make sure the thermometer calibrated for accurate readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_calibrate_thermometer\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/how-to-calibrate-a-food-thermometer\/\">How to calibrate thermometer?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If using hand-held thermometer, you can use ice-point check calibration. Ice-point check is one of the most used and convenient way to calibrate a thermometer. Here is how it is done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>In a large container, put crushed ice and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let it stand for 5 minutes for the temperature to stabilize (should be at 32 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (0 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now put the thermometer stem\/probe in without it touching the container for 30 seconds or until the thermometer stop reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The thermometer is accurate if it reads 32 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (0 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C), otherwise, adjust the thermometer by moving the nut underneath the thermometer dial until it reads 32 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (0 <strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/how-to-calibrate-a-food-thermometer\/\">How To Calibrate A Food Thermometer<\/a> for more information on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoying this post? Checkout the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/food_science_blogs\/\">Top 15 Food Science blogs Websites &amp; Influencers<\/a> this 2020 on <a href=\"http:\/\/Feedspot.com\">Feedspot<\/a>. Get the latest from them by subscribing via email or social media. This enables you to put your favorite Food Science blogs and sites in one place. And if you have a similar blog like <a href=\"http:\/\/thefooduntold.com\">The Food Untold<\/a>, you may also submit it to receive visitors who love food and Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevent_cross_contamination_inside_the_refrigeration\"><\/span>Prevent cross contamination inside the refrigeration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, foods that we store inside the refrigerator are those raw that we cook first before consuming. However, what about ready-to-eat foods that do not require cooking? This is where the risk of cross-contamination (the transfer of bacteria and viruses from contaminated food to another) comes in. The most common result of cross-contamination in food is food poisoning.But this is easily prevented when safety guidelines and measures are followed and implemented. How?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always keep a space inside the refrigerator for raw meat and seafood. It is recommended to keep them in closed containers and located at the lowest part or the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Always put ready-to-eat foods above raw foods. Ideally, they must be located on the top-most shelf of the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-safety-guides\/food-safety-when-using-cutting-boards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Safety Tips When Using Cutting Boards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_First_In_First_Out_FIFO_always\"><\/span>Exercise First In, First Out (FIFO) always<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First In, First Out or FIFO is a widely recognized to system to keep stocks moving properly\u2014older stocks are used before newer ones. To implement this system, organize the food items according to their expiration date. Whichever are sooner to expire must be placed in front, near the door. This way, foods do not get spoiled unattended inside the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_refrigerator_running_efficiently_at_all_times\"><\/span>Keep refrigerator running efficiently at all times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Never put hot foods inside as doing so raises the temperature of the inside of the refrigerator. Bear in mind that refrigerator temperature must be at 40<strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F (4<strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C). Temperature above this encourages bacterial growth. You can put hot foods in a cold water bath to lower the temperature before placing it inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never overload the refrigerator with a lot of food items. Imagine, what would happen to a room if it is crowded? Right! It would be warmer. This is similar to putting a lot of foodstuffs inside the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the refrigerator is overloaded, the air may not properly circulate and cool the items inside. This will also cause the refrigeration system to require more energy to do its work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the door is properly closed and never open it unnecessarily. Every time the door is opened, the cool air goes out. If the door is left open for too long, more cool air goes out, making the compressor work harder and obviously, more electricity is consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_food_be_stored_in_the_refrigerator\"><\/span>How long should food be stored in the refrigerator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perishable goods must be well-monitored. FDA advises to make it a habit of throwing out perishables that should no longer be eaten, once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For cooked leftovers, they can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 days. However, when it doubt of the condition of the leftover, throw it out\u2014better be safe always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consuming certain food that has exceeded the safe time limit poses risk of food poisoning. Take a look at the table below for the safe time limits for some home-refrigerated foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Food<\/td><td>Refrigeration time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ground meat and poultry<\/td><td>1 to 2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Steaks, chops and roasts<\/td><td>3 to 5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chicken or turkey<\/td><td>1 to 2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bacon<\/td><td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raw sausage<\/td><td>1 to 2 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patties<\/td><td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pepperoni, jerky sticks<\/td><td>2 to 3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canned ham<\/td><td>6 to 9 months 3 to 5 days when opened<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooked whole ham<\/td><td>7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hotdog<\/td><td>2 weeks 1 week when opened<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Store-cooked dinners<\/td><td>3 to 4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Homemade or store-prepared egg, tuna, ham, macaroni salads and chicken<\/td><td>3 to 5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooked patties, &nbsp;nuggets, soup and stews<\/td><td>3 to 4 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fresh fish or sea foods<\/td><td>1 to days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial mayonnaise<\/td><td>2 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fresh eggs in shells<\/td><td>3 to 5 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Liquid pasteurized eggs<\/td><td>10 days 3 days when opened<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_and_maintenance\"><\/span>Cleaning and maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it is not the leftover that brings out unpleasant odor\u2014it could be the fridge itself. No matter how you keep the food inside the refrigerator properly, it won\u2019t matter if the refrigerator itself is untidy and smelly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily eliminate the odor of the refrigerator by putting inside an open box of baking soda or pour baking soda into a cup and place it inside. Baking soda has the ability to attract acidic and base odor molecules, which when bond neutralize the odor inside the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When there is food spillage, don\u2019t wait\u2014 immediately wipe it up with damp cloth quickly. You can use hot soapy water to clean the surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a regular fridge cleaning schedule is a-must to keep it clean all the time\u2014at least weekly. Furthermore, cleaning also helps in monitoring which food has passed its safe time limit and needs to be taken out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may check the manufacturer\u2019s instruction or manual to thoroughly education yourself on how to maintain your refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span>Key takeaways <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always keep an eye on your refrigerator&#8217;s temperature (must be 40<strong>\u00b0<\/strong>F or below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent contamination by separating raw from ready-to eat <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready-to-eat must be place on top and raw must be on the bottom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement First In, First out (put old food items in front and consume them first)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help the fridge work efficiently by not overloading it with items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the refrigerator clean. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baking soda can remove odors inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a regular cleaning schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Found these helpful refrigerator Food Safety tips valuable for you? 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