What is the safe refrigerator storage temperature for dairy products?

• A. 0°C
• B. 4°C or below
• C. 8°C
• D. 10°C

Answer: (B)

Keeping dairy products cold slows bacterial growth and spoilage. The safe refrigerator storage temperature for dairy is 4°C (39°F) or below. This keeps milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy out of the temperature range where microbes multiply rapidly (the so-called danger zone). Warmer temperatures, like 8°C or 10°C, allow spoilage and potential illness to occur faster. While 0°C would freeze many dairy products and alter their texture, daily fridge storage uses 4°C or below to maintain quality and safety.