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Oleksii Omelchenko, Doctoral Researcher in listeria and other invasive pathogens, Quadram Institute

Your fridge might be a breeding ground for bacteria – here’s how to fix it

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The kitchen is often the heart of the home – a place where families gather and meals begin. And at the start of it all? The fridge. This is where we safely store much of our food, and as technology advances, fridges are getting smarter: being able to track inventory, suggest recipes, even displaying the news.

But of all their features, temperature remains the most critical. We rely on fridges to keep food fresh, but if the temperature isn’t right, they can do the opposite – essentially becoming cosy incubators for bacteria.

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