About one third of New Zealand fridges are running at temperatures that encourage the growth of food-poisoning bacteria.
The Food Safety Authority says most bacteria cannot grow at the recommended refrigeration temperature range of 1C to 5C. But microbiologist Rosemary Whyte's survey showed fewer than half were within that range and a third were at higher temperatures.
The authority said those with the highest temperatures could be contributing to the growth of food-poisoning bacteria and risking illness.
- NZPA
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