Do I have to refrigerate tuna? Bought 40 cans

[stratoo]

I just bought 40 cans of tuna and they weren't in the cold section in the store. I've always refrigerated them, but since the store doesn't do it, why should I?

[RVA Ironman]

I just bought 40 cans of tuna and they weren't in the cold section in the store. I've always refrigerated them, but since the store doesn't do it, why should I?

Not necessary. Canned tuna only needs to be refrigerated after it's opened.

[Zensuji]

Canned tuna lasts years on the shelf. as above chill it after you've opened it.

[Crixus8S4R]

not necessary. Canned tuna only needs to be refrigerated after it's opened.

qft

[getgot211]

20 years old huh....

[LveNLrn]

I just bought 40 cans of tuna and they weren't in the cold section in the store. I've always refrigerated them, but since the store doesn't do it, why should I?

No, non perishable food items, canned, in the shelved area are not kept cold because they don't need to be until opened.

[JM3K]

if you open a can of tuna, you cant put it in the fridge in the can if its open cant you?

[stratoo]

Thanks, I wish I had known this before. I've wasted so much fridge space...

[Zensuji]

Thanks, I wish I had known this before. I've wasted so much fridge space...

Sorry....shouldnt lol. What else you got in there that shouldnt be?

[chrisITALIA]

Keep it out of the fridge It tastes better in my opinion.

[joink]

No. Canned tuna lasts forever.

[xlb57]

Thanks, I wish I had known this before. I've wasted so much fridge space...

Hah, seriously...that would take up a lot of extra space! Now you know man. Enjoy all the new found free space.

[Muddz]

if you open a can of tuna, you cant put it in the fridge in the can if its open cant you?

No put into a plastic container !!! No canned foods should be kept in da fridge once opened.







ps.I love tuna and baked beans together ;-)

[EmperorRyker]

Why would you put it in a plastic container? I mean, I've heard of this, but haven't really delved into the science behind it.

[Muddz]

Why would you put it in a plastic container? I mean, I've heard of this, but haven't really delved into the science behind it.

Something to do with the "tin" once it has been opened?

As long as I can remember mum always said to make sure its in a plastic container she wont even store cat/dog food in tin once opened!!


Just found this on food safety.

Don't store food in an opened tin can, or re-use empty cans to cook or store food. This is because when a can has been opened and the food is open to the air, the tin from the can might transfer more quickly to the can's contents.

This advice doesn't apply to foods sold in cans that have resealable lids, such as golden syrup and cocoa, because these types of food don***8217;t react with the can.

[desslok]

Best thing about tuna and sardine cans, I leave them in my desk at work for years.

[PJR23]

Who doesn't finish the whole can in one sitting? I never have any left over in the can to have to worry about refrigerating once opened.

[TheHeirApparent]

no.

[norburt]

I just bought 40 cans of tuna and they weren't in the cold section in the store. I've always refrigerated them, but since the store doesn't do it, why should I?

ive never seen tuna in a can in the "cold section" weird.

[krott5333]

if you open a can of tuna, you cant put it in the fridge in the can if its open cant you?

if you're putting an open can in the fridge, you didn't eat enough of it