BBC Morning Live shared important fridge advice on Monday.

On the show, hosts Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones talked to Dr. Xand van Tulleken about fridge safety.

Dr. Xand said that bacteria grow quickly at room temperature, but the fridge slows this down.

He explained that it's hard to keep a fridge running well and that we often don't think about it, but it can make us sick.

Dr. Xand said that food poisoning is a big problem in the UK, causing many cases and some deaths each year.

Dr. Xand gave important fridge advice on Monday's BBC Morning Live show.

He said that salmonella, E. coli, and listeria are the main bacteria that cause food poisoning.

Dr. Xand advised keeping the fridge temperature below 5 degrees to slow down bacteria growth.

Dr. Xand shared a controversial tip on how to stack food in the fridge.

He showed a diagram of a well-organized fridge with different foods on different shelves.

Hosts Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones talked to Dr. Xand van Tulleken on the show.

Dr. Xand said to put foods that don't spoil easily, like cakes, on the top shelf.

He advised putting milk on the middle shelf, but said this might be controversial.

Dr. Xand said that if you don't use milk quickly, it's best to keep it in the main part of the fridge.

He discussed how to store eggs and said that in the UK, they don't need to be refrigerated.

Dr. Xand shared another tip on how to stack food in the fridge, which might be controversial.

He said that the meat shelf is the most important because it's where the most dangerous bacteria grow.

Dr. Xand advised keeping meat, fish, and shellfish cold and separate from other foods.

He said that fruit and veg should be kept in the crisper drawer to keep them fresh.

Dr. Xand advised cleaning the crisper drawer regularly to prevent mold and bacteria growth.