It’s above freezing but below the point of spoilage. I gauge the refrigerator temperature by how the milk tastes. It should never be warm (gross), and it should certainly not have ice crystals.

Then we determine which thermostat setting on each refrigerator will get the internal temperature in the center of the unit to between 36° F and 38° F. We do the same thing in the freezer ...

How often do you think about the settings on your refrigerator? If the fridge feels cold inside, you may not consider the precise temperature — but it might be time to change that. Scientists ...

How long is refrigerated and frozen food good after a power outage? Here are some tips on when to throw it out.

Summer temperatures make it more difficult to maintain foods at safe temperatures at picnics and cookouts. The Mid-Ohio ...

It is recommended to set the temperature of the refrigerator to below 4 degrees C (39.2 degrees F). A Europe-wide study by scientists from the Salmonella and Listeria Unit of the ANSES Food Safety ...