[withhope2010]

Because of the very rising temperatures, my house is very hot. I live in an upper duplex (and heat rises! ). I am concerned about the safety of my canned foods which I have stock of and are stored in the pantry in my kitchen. There is no other place that is "cool" (such as a garage or basement) that I have any access to. I am wondering if I should I store them in the fridge? (i.e. salmon, tuna, corn, etc.) And if yes, when the summer is over, can I place them back on the pantry shelves? I would appreciate your opinions and experiences. Thank you.

[JudyKayTee]

Because of the very rising temperatures, my house is very hot. I live in an upper duplex (and heat rises!!). I am concerned about the safety of my canned foods which I have stock of and are stored in the pantry in my kitchen. There is no other place that is "cool" (such as a garage or basement) that I have any access to. I am wondering if I should I store them in the fridge? (i.e. salmon, tuna, corn, etc.) And if yes, when the summer is over, can I place them back on the pantry shelves? I would appreciate your opinions and experiences. Thank you.

Unless the cans bulge you are all right. Canned foods are stored in blazing hot warehouses on a regular basis.

[funnyfreefarm]

It shouldn't be an issue, like the previous poster stated, cans sit in warehouses and in trucks for long periods and get hot. Do you have air conditioning? If you have a window you may want to add a window unit or a portable A/C to help cool it off more, and maybe make it more comfortable for you, and your canned items :)

I for sure wouldn't put your items in the fridge and then later on take them back out though.

[JudyKayTee]

I for sure wouldn't put your items in the fridge and then later on take them back out though.

Why is this? Did I miss something?