Refrigeration: What stays in and what comes out

There’s only so much room in your refrigerator, but certain items rank in importance versus others for the occupancy space. Many people refrigerate foods because they believe they stay fresher or will not expire as quickly if kept in a cool temperature. According the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), your refrigerator should be kept at 40 degrees or cooler, ideally between 35 to 38 degrees. This ideal temperature does help ward off bacteria. However, for items that don’t need or require this temperature, the cold actually isn’t a good idea. For example, fruits and vegetables actually keep better between 50 …read more