Not only is it safer it can also help prevent freezer burn.
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What temperature should I set my refrigerator and freezer to?
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I have a small freezer in the garage for extra pints of ice cream and frozen leftovers. Compared to the main freezer in my kitchen the food I take out of the garage is always frozen solid. Should I be worried that my kitchen freezer isn’t cold enough? This got me curious about what temperature I should set my freezer to and if there’s anything I can do to keep my food safe. Here’s what I found out.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the best temperature for your freezer is 0°F (-18°C) or lower. If your freezer has a built-in thermometer it's easy to set and track the temperature.
