Q: I’m not sure if my refrigerator temperature setting is working properly. The foods in it don’t seem all that cold, but I have the dial set at the recommended level. What temperature should a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your refrigerator isn’t keeping food at the right temperature, the signs are hard to miss. Milk starts ...

For the food in your refrigerator to stay fresh for as long as possible—no ice crystals on the lettuce or bacteria breeding in warm spots—the refrigerator temperature should hover right around 37° F.

To optimize refrigerator cooling in summer, position it correctly, avoid direct sunlight, and use power functions strategically. Maintain fridge at 3°C/37.4F and freezer at -19°C/-2.2F. This is an ...

It's one of the best parts of the Christmas holidays. But the government's food watchdog says your plate of leftover Christmas dinner could be putting you and your family at risk of food poisoning. By ...

Have you noticed your milk getting frosty? Meat spoiling quickly? It’s likely your refrigerator is set to the wrong temperature. The FDA recommends keeping your refrigerator at or below 40° F (4° C), ...

15:48, Tue, Jul 15, 2025 Updated: 15:53, Tue, Jul 15, 2025 Few people think twice about the fridge's temperature, as long as it appears to be keeping food cold. But given that fridge freezers need to ...

Automated temperature settings aren't always accurate. Consumer Reports' testing reveals the best setting for each refrigerator in our ratings. Setting your refrigerator and freezer temperatures ...