The refrigerator can make children vulnerable to disease

Many of us have the impression that keeping food in the refrigerator will keep them fresh and safe. However, not having your device set to the right temperature can seemingly create a breeding ground for the growth and bloom of harmful bacteria. This, in turn, and as expected, can create a dangerous environment for storing food for the family, especially children.

Inadequate food storage can lead to a high risk of foodborne illness, especially this rainy season. Among these diseases, listeriosis, a serious infection caused by the consumption of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes

It is important to ensure that food products are consumed before consumption

Listeriosis can be dangerous for Pregnant women This can result in fever, muscle aches or even gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea.

Thus, the refrigeration of a food contaminated with Listeria can spread it to other foods inside the However, the good news is that it exists various ways to reduce the risk of listeriosis at home by educating people about proper care for their refrigerator. Here are some tips shared by Beko Refrigerator with The Manila Times

Immediately Consume "Immediate Consumption" Food Products
Date of use by date means the last day on which the perishable products must be: consumed. After the recommended date, the quality of food may drop and the safety of food is reduced.

It is therefore important to ensure that food products are eaten before consumption and not after.

you should follow the use by dates on unopened ready-to-eat food items and not store food packages after they have been opened. Storing open food products in the refrigerator may increase the risk of Listeria growth

Clean the interior walls and shelves of the refrigerator to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading to other foods

Regularly Clean Your Refrigerator
] It is important to immediately wipe off food spills to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading to other foods. You can clean interior walls and shelves with warm water and mild liquid dish detergent and then rinse thoroughly.

Similarly, be sure to discard old, spoiled foods that can cause the growth and spread of bacteria. Try moving the older foods into the front of the refrigerator to make them more visible so that they can be eaten before they are spoiled.

Keep meat, poultry or raw fish containing many bacteria in cooked dishes. Also, make sure the raw meats are at the bottom of the shelf to prevent it from driping. Nevertheless, it is always better to have them sealed in an airtight container.

A properly sanitized refrigerator can prevent different types of bacteria such as coliforms, vibrios, salmonellae, e-coli, botulins and pseudomonas, all of which are harmful to humans. Keep the refrigerator at the right temperature
Keeping the refrigerator at the right temperature can prevent or slow the growth of Listeria. To check if your refrigerator is at the right temperature, place a thermometer inside and make the necessary adjustment in the temperature control. Make sure your refrigerator registers at 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) or less and your freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius).

Chilling below the recommended 4 degrees Celsius will significantly slow the growth of bacteria. Remember, when the temperature rises, bacteria can grow at a faster rate, which can lead to deterioration, wastage and food poisoning.