Is it safe to keep hot food directly inside a refrigerator?

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1. The Science of Refrigeration

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2. Effects of Storing Hot Food

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3. Bacterial Growth Risk

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4. Fridge’s Lifespan?

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5. Store Hot Food

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6. Modern Refrigerators Help

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7. Common Myths

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8. Food Safety

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The impact of temperature zones in modern refrigerators

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