AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question Hi Carol
I got your answer about refridgeration
Please explain :-
My Fridge does not have an 'Ice Box' unit inside
Neither does my Freezer
Which are the coldest and warmest areas?
Answer Hi Frank,
So -- you are saying your refrigerator is ONLY a refrigerator and your freezer is ONLY a freezer....right?
According to Cook's Illustrated Magazine, the warmest part of a refrigerator is the middle shelf on the door and the front portion of the bottom shelf. The meat compartment registered as the coldest. See this website for the complete article: http://www.cooksillustrated.com/images/document/howto/MA01_ILRefrigerator.pdf
The only way to really know the warmest/coolest areas of your refrigerator/freezer is to place refrigerator/freezer thermometers in several locations, close the door and wait several hours. Then check the thermometers. This should give you a good idea of the temperature inside your refrigerator and freezer.
