Food safety experts advise against storing perishables in refrigerator doors

Food safety experts advise against storing highly perishable items in refrigerator doors due to temperature fluctuations. Because the door is one of the warmest areas of the appliance and is exposed to room air every time it is opened, temperature stability is compromised.

Specific items that should be moved to the interior shelves for better preservation include milk, dairy products, soft cheeses, eggs, raw meat, poultry, and fish. Storing these items on interior shelves, preferably toward the back, helps maintain the constant temperature required to prevent spoilage and reduce contamination risks.