

Perishable foods should be stored in the refrigerator at 40☏ (4 ☌) or below, according to Robert Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, a sanitarian and advisor to the Indoor Health Council. Food safety standards take the characteristics of many different bacteria and other microbes into account ( 7). Refrigeration slows the growth of spoilage bacteria, although they still grow in the refrigerator ( 6).ĭifferent bacteria grow at different rates and under different conditions. Spoilage bacteria are safe to eat and don’t make you sick, but their presence can degrade the taste, smell, and appearance of food, which can be unappetizing. These bacteria grow rapidly at room temperature, and chilling food dramatically slows their growth ( 6). Pathogenic bacteria are tasteless, odorless, and invisible, but can make people sick. There are two distinct types of bacteria that grow on perishable foods. Keeping perishable foods cold slows bacterial growth and keeps food safe to eat for longer ( 5).

You can keep these foods in a pantry or cupboard.

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