It’s so frustrating when you go to grab something from your refrigerator and notice that something is off: either your strawberries are suddenly frozen or maybe when you open the door and you're not ...

It's important to use your fridge the right way if you want to keep your food fresher for longer and safer. You just need to ...

As energy costs climb and food prices stay high, more households are rethinking how they use their appliances. The ideal temperature settings for your freezer and refrigerator play a crucial role in ...

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) research has revealed high refrigerator temperatures are putting people at increased risk of foodborne illness. Despite the recommended operating temperature being ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. It’s a horror story no Thanksgiving cook ...

Whether you pick a tomato from a produce aisle or fresh from the vine, once you arrive home you're faced with the complex question of how to store it. Conventional wisdom has long held that tomatoes ...

Refrigerator Winter Settings: Whether you're going on vacation during the winter or leaving home for a few days for work, ...

Revised August 2025 by Diane Oliver, MPH, RDN, LDN | Written by: Sue Snider, Ph.D.Professor/Food Safety and Nutrition Specialist Bacteria that cause foodborne illness multiply rapidly on food kept at ...