Foods You Should Never Store In The Fridge

Unopened Pasta Sauce

Unopened pasta sauce does not need to be refrigerated due to a couple of key factors. Firstly, the ingredients in commercially manufactured pasta sauces often include preservatives such as citric acid or vinegar, which help prolong the shelf life and inhibit the growth of bacteria. These preservatives create an environment that prevents microorganisms from thriving, making refrigeration unnecessary.

Additionally, most unopened jars of pasta sauce are processed using heat sterilization methods. This means that they have been heated to a temperature that kills off any potential pathogens or spoilage-causing organisms.