For the food in your refrigerator to stay fresh for as long as possible—no ice crystals on the lettuce or bacteria breeding in warm spots—the refrigerator temperature should hover right around 37° F.

Automated temperature settings aren't always accurate. Consumer Reports' testing reveals the best setting for each refrigerator in our ratings. Setting your refrigerator and freezer temperatures ...

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Q: I’m not sure if my refrigerator temperature setting is working properly. The foods in it don’t seem all that cold, but I have the dial set at the recommended level. What temperature should a ...

Is your food going bad more quickly than usual? (Psst! Here’s how long fresh produce should last.) If produce is wilted, cheese is warm and ice cream is coming out of the freezer like soup, your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your refrigerator isn’t keeping food at the right temperature, the signs are hard to miss. Milk starts ...