Fridge And Freezers

Question 1

What temperature should friges and freezes be at?

Answer 1

Fridge - 0°C to 5°C
Freezer - 18°C or less

Question 2

What are some recommendations for storing goods in the fridge?

Answer 2

Store high risk foods
Eggs should be stored in boxes on the bottom shelf
Place food with space for air circulation
Open the door as little as possible
Wrap food to prevent drying out and cross contamination

Question 3

What are some recommendations for storing food in the freezer?

Answer 3

Defrost once a year
Store food for up to a year or until the store bought frozen food use by date
Wrap lable and date all food
Store food with space for air to circulate

Question 4

What happens to microorganisms in the fridge?

Answer 4

They grow very slowly or not at all as they don’t have the warmth they need

Question 5

What happens to microorganisms in the freezer?

Answer 5

They cannot multiply at these very low temperatures and become dormant but most don’t die