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I need to chill some hot food — can I put it in the fridge?

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I need to chill some hot food – can I put it in the fridge?

If you put cooked food in the fridge while it is still hot, it will raise the temperature of the entire fridge, which can lead to food poisoning. For more information, please see the food storage information.

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