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    Why can't we save food in cans in the fridge ?

    We're not supposed to keep left over canned food in the can ----in the fridge . But, why not ? .......the can kept it well enough for months. Besides, cans aren't made of tin like they used to be.

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    +2  Views: 3505 Answers: 5 Posted: 11 years ago
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      Cans are made differently today. In the old days they were bare metal and once oxygen hit the inside of the can, the can would begin to rust. Today, cans are made with a processed metal that resists rust, some are coated to stop rust so, it's safe enough to leave an open can in the fridge for a day or 2. I would not go past that though. 

      11 years ago. Rating: 10
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        mycatsmom

        It would be best to cover the can you're putting in the fridge for a few days.
        commented 7 years ago

        YOU NEVER SAVE CANNED FOOD UNLESS IT'S SPAM !OR SOME THING SIMILAR,AND YOU THROW IT OUT AFTER 3 DAYS.YOU PUT IT ON A SMALL PLATE AND COVER IT WITH A SMALL BOWL AND KEEP IT IN THE FRIDGE.OTHER THAN THAT IT IS NO POINT OPENING IT IF YOU CAN'T EAT IT,THE SAME DAY.WE NEVER DO !

        11 years ago. Rating: 6
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          Read this......  http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/bpa-danger-may-be-greater-from-tin-cans-than-water-bottles.html


           


           

          11 years ago. Rating: 5
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            Any food not consumed must be placed in a clean air resistant container a kept refrigerated for seventy-two hours or kept in the freezer compartment for one month and date mark the package to be sure.

            11 years ago. Rating: 5
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              Canned food in the fridge  Nooooo.


              When in doubt,  


              Throw it out                           

              11 years ago. Rating: 4
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                Colleen

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                below comment moved to where it goes.

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                J16
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                commented 11 years ago
                Colleen

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                Wow, you must have traveled a long way for that family reunion since you're in NY and itsmee is in CA.
                commented 11 years ago
                eggbert

                J16, you are far away from there! How did you get there??! FYI, you spell it REUNION. LOL!
                commented 11 years ago
                itsmee


                Colleen: Do you know who J16 is? Do you know who eggbert is? If you have any idea, let me know and I will respond. It's just confusing now.
                Thank you, Dear Moderator.
                commented 11 years ago
                Colleen

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                Yes on eggbert. J16 is new and lives in NY.
                commented 11 years ago


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