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 With Freezers and Fridges;
Which area is the coldest
Which area is the warmest
(Top / Bottom)
Answer Hi Frank,
Do you mean within a refrigerator/freezer where is the coldest spot/warmest spot? If so...it depends where your freezer section is located.
If the freezer section is on the top -- the coldest area of your refrigrator will be at the top of the refrigerator section. If the freezer is on the bottom -- the coldest area will be on the bottom part of the refrigerator.
You should aim to have the warmest part of your refrigerator 38-40 degrees. This will make your coldest area around 36-38 degrees. The aim of a refrigerator is to keep food at an internal temperature of 41 degress or below.
I hope this answers your question. If not, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension
