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| MAYONNAISE | Once opened, mayonnaise must be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.
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| MUSTARD AND KETCHUP | Store tightly covered in the refrigerator after opening for best quality and flavor.
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| CANNED FOODS | Once canned foods are opened, they must be refrigerated. Remove the foods from their original can and package in glass or plastic, tightly sealed containers to avoid a tinny taste.
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| PICKLES AND PRESERVES | After you break the seal on these foods, they must be refrigerated.
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| JAMS AND JELLIES | Store in the refrigerator after opening.
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| ASEPTICALLY PACKAGED FOODS | Aseptically packaged foods are packaged in a pouch or box and processed with ultra-high temperatures for a short time to kill bacteria. The package is designed with a sealed foil layer to prevent moisture or air transfer, just like canned foods. When opened, this seal is destroyed and the foods must be refrigerated. These foods include shelf-stable entrees, dairy products, soy milk, juice boxes, and smoked meats.
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| CONDIMENTS | Chutney, pickled products, and other condiments should be refrigerated after opening.
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| SALAD DRESSINGS | Store in the refrigerator after opening.
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| BABY FOODS | All canned and bottled baby foods must be covered tightly and refrigerated immediately after opening.
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| CANNED PET FOODS | Tightly cover canned pet foods (I use foil, then ziplock bags to avoid flavor transfers with other foods in the fridge) and store for 1-2 days after opening.
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| NUT OILS | Nut oils can become rancid very quickly and should be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator after opening.
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| HOT SAUCES, CHILI SAUCE | Refrigerate after opening in the original container.
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| CHOCOLATE SYRUP AND ICE CREAM TOPPINGS | Refrigerate in the original container, tightly covered, after opening.
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