Food Fridge & Freezer Temperature The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommends;1 Fridge: 5 °C (41 °F) or lower Freezer: -18 °C (0 °F) or lower The USA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recommends; Fridge: 40 °F (4 °C) or lower2 Freezer: 0 °F (-18 °C) or lower3 References How to chill, freeze and defrost food safely ↩ Refrigeration & Food Safety ↩ Freezing and Food Safety ↩