Refrigerator and Freezer Safety Guidelines
One might not consider the possible harm from a faulty refrigerator but everyone should know that injury, burns, fire, electrocution, coolant leak, chemical vaporization, and poisonous inhaling coolant could be caused due to a faulty refrigerating system. Freezer safety has become one of the crucial factors of a household that has a refrigerator. Statistics from 2013 mentioned that around 7000 injuries were reported in hospitals which were caused to children less than 18 years in the country. Some cases weren’t reported at hospitals as well. For freezer safety it is important to understand that every year around 48 million people in the country fall ill, 128,000 are reported to be injured and 3000 deaths occur due to foodborne diseases. You must ensure that your refrigerators function effectively. Make sure you know the guidelines on the safety of your fridge and freezer. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics came up with new statistics stating that 40% of the citizens are used to eating cold food stored from the refrigerator. The refrigerated food has the highest chance of bacterial growth, resulting in foodborne diseases. Therefore, one must consume home-cooked food daily. When you are planning to buy a refrigerator please do go through the following safety guidelines: