Milk storage recommendations for refrigerator temperature stability

Experts recommend avoiding the refrigerator door for storing milk due to frequent temperature fluctuations. Because the door is exposed to warmer ambient air every time the appliance is opened, highly perishable items like milk can spoil faster in that area.

To maintain food safety, milk should be placed on the interior shelves, preferably toward the back, where temperatures remain more constant and lower. For optimal preservation, containers should be tightly sealed to prevent contamination and odor absorption, and the refrigerator temperature should be maintained at approximately 4°C or lower.