Scott wrote on 15 Dec 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> i heard about this a log time ago and was wandering if there's any truth
> to it.
>
> you can't store an open canned product in the refrigerator...
> something to do with the metal in the can.
>
> also i heard you can't store something in the refrigerator while it's
> hot...it has to cool down first.
>
> Scott
>

first off it depends on what's in the can but in general stuff can take on
a metalic taste from the metal in the can. even though most cans these days
are plastic lined.

As to the cooling stuff before you put it in the fridge...The idea here is
not to heat up the fridge...letting the fridge's contents get warm can lead
to foods spoiling quicker and not just the warm stuff. Also the fridge uses
power to cool the stuff which can be lessened if you let stuff cool on the
counter to room temp before putting it in the fridge.