Can you leave cans of fruit in the refrigerator for a while?
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A co-worker and I are disagreeing on whether or not to put cans of pizza sauce in the fridge.The acidity of the tomatoes in the can will make someone very sick.He thinks it will be fine if it isn't opened.Who is correct?
There's nothing wrong with keeping metal cans in the fridge.It's pointless in terms of food safety because the whole point of canning is to make the food safe to store at room temperature.Unless you're actually trying to chill the cans, don't waste the fridge space.
That's a problem if the cans are open.You should put the food in a sealed container if it came from a can or a pot.
This has nothing to do with acidity.Acidity doesn't make you sick, and it can help keep food safe.A lot of canned goods have acid added to them.
I don't see why closed cans have a higher risk of causing tomatoes to become acidic.There is no difference when closed.This is what makes your products last longer.According to the United States Department of Agriculture, canned food can be kept in the fridge when not in use.
The only difference I am aware of with closed cans is that the botulismbacteria likes to live in anaerobic environments, where it can produce a deadly toxin.If you put the cans in the freezer, it will help to reduce the risk of botulism poisoning.
There is no risk.For long periods, cans are often stored in warehouses with no heating or control of the upper temperature limit.