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The energy impact of the FDA's code for reduced food storage temps.

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Summary

In 1993, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that supermarkets lower the core temperature of certain refrigerated foods from 7 to 5 deg C. There could be up to a 3% increase in annual electric energy use due to the FDA's recommendations. Manufacturers of refrigerated display cases are incorporating the temperature reduction requirements into designs for new products.

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  • Original title: The energy impact of the FDA's code for reduced food storage temps.
  • Record ID : 1999-1777
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Air Cond. Heat. Refrig. News - vol. 203 - n. 17
  • Publication date: 1998/04/27
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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