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These are the foods that you should - and should not - refrigerate

Tanya Lewis   

These are the foods that you should - and should not - refrigerate
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To refrigerate or not to refrigerate, that is the question.

Okay, so maybe Hamlet didn't say those exact words, but it's certainly a topic many have pondered.

The FDA recommends refrigerating or freezing perishable foods right away. Meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and certain kinds of produce should never be kept at room temperature for more than two hours, or not more than one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. But what about bread, or tomatoes, or honey?

Fear no more: We've put together a list of all the items you should or should not store in the fridge, so you'll never have to wonder again. (Note: This is not intended as a substitute for public health recommendations.)

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