Is your fridge making you sick this monsoon? 

             Written by: Dr Subita Alagh

26 June 2025

Think your fridge keeps food safe? Humid monsoon weather might be ruining it.

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Refrigeration slows spoilage, but in a damp climate, it can trap moisture and that’s bad news for your food.

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Fridges cool, but don’t remove moisture. Storing hot food directly causes condensation, helping microbes thrive, making food more vulnerable to fungal growth.

Why Your Food Spoils Faster

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Bacteria can survive if: -Food isn’t cooled before storage -It's reheated multiple times -It's stored too long or in poor containers

Refrigerated Doesn’t Mean Safe

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To prevent spoilage in humid weather, cool food before refrigerating, use airtight steel or glass containers, and avoid overcrowding the fridge. Label leftovers with dates, skip pre-cut produce, and store raw and cooked items separately to avoid contamination.

Monsoon Food Storage Tips

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Children, the elderly, immunocompromised people, and those with sensitive digestion are more likely to fall ill from poorly stored food.

High-Risk Groups

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If it smells odd or the texture is off, don’t take a chance. Refrigeration delays spoilage, it doesn’t prevent it.

When in Doubt, Throw It Out

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