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Food Safety Tip of the Week Chill Challenge

When did you last check the temperature of your home refrigerator?

Chill Challenge

If your refrigerator is consistently above 40 degrees F then you are increasing your risk of food borne illness. Bacteria that can cause illness grow rapidly in the "danger zone" between 40 and 140 degrees F.

BAC Down! Keep your refrigerator at 40 degrees F or below and use an appliance thermometer to monitor.

Learn all of the Cool Rules. Download and customize a free BAC Down brochure here.

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Check out these food safety resources:

HolidayFoodSafety.org

FightBAC.org

Befoodsafe.org

foodsafety.gov