Food safety
Keep the fridge at 4°C or below and freezer at −18°C or below
Use a thermometer to confirm the fridge is at or below 4°C and freezer at or below −18°C.
Why it matters
Warmer storage lets bacteria multiply in perishable food.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Guessing by touch or overfilling the fridge so cold air cannot circulate.
Correct action
Use a thermometer to confirm the fridge is at or below 4°C and freezer at or below −18°C.
What to do
- Wash hands and prepare clean utensils first.
- Use a thermometer to confirm the fridge is at or below 4°C and freezer at or below −18°C.
- Check daily, close the door firmly, and tell the employer if temperatures are unsafe. Afterward, record the time, temperature, or storage condition.
If something happens
Seek urgent medical help for severe vomiting, persistent diarrhoea, marked drowsiness, or breathing difficulty; call 999 for breathing difficulty or unconsciousness.
Sources and review
- Centre for Food Safety — Five Keys Reminder
Source checked: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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