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Keep your food safe and at the right temperature with a refrigerator thermometer. The top thermometers measure your cold storage temperature accurately and are great backups in case of power failure.
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A refrigerator thermometer is especially useful if your fridge has only a dial thermostat. You can also use it to check that temperatures are still safe on a model with a built-in thermometer.
. . .A refrigerator thermometer can be an inexpensive way to save real money. If your refrigerator is too warm, food will spoil; if it's too cold, you're paying for more electricity than you need. You should keep your refrigerator at no higher than 40° F and the freezer at 0° F, according to the Department of Agriculture.
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