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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue Valley companies accused of subscription fraud sued by FTC ... Since You Asked: Crater Lake morels kept as evidence in case of trials ... Pokemon app is luring crowds to downtown Medford ... Rogue Valley companies accused of subscription fraud sued by FTC ... Since You Asked: Crater Lake morels kept as evidence in case of trials ... Pokemon app is luring crowds to downtown Medford ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Storing food in open can in fridge not poisonous Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News When I was a kid, I was told that if you open up a can of something, don't put what's left over in the can in the fridge, but put it in another container. If it sits in the can overnight, you can get food poisoning. Is that just an old wives' tale or urban legend, or do they make cans better these days? — Tom, Eagle Point You are very unlikely to get food poisoning from storing an open can of leftover food in the fridge, according to Jackson County Master Food Preserver Vickie Belknap. "That would be a far stretch, as far as I'm concerned," Belknap said. However, food stored in a can in the refrigerator can take on an unpleasant odor and taste. "Once a can is opened, oxygen interacts with the food and metal. Food can take on a metallic taste," Belknap said. The problem of metallic taste and odor was probably more pronounced in the early days of canned food. These days, manufacturers typically coat the inside of cans with plastic, which helps alleviate the problem, she said. To preserve the quality of leftover food, it's best to store it in a food-grade plastic container or covered ceramic dish in the fridge. Eat the leftovers within two or three days, Belknap recommended. If you don't refrigerate leftovers promptly, or if you wait too many days to eat the remaining food, you could make yourself sick, Belknap said. Also, watch out for any dents, bulges or other damage to an unopened can of food. "If a can is damaged prior to opening, it absolutely can be a problem, and you can get food poisoning," Belknap said. "Look for a foul odor, bubbling, foaming and discoloration. Don't taste it. Anything that doesn't look normal, dispose of it." — Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501