On Nov 24, 1:47*am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> wrote:
> > On Nov 23, 11:22 am, "Christopher M." >
> > wrote:
> >> Soda pop, honey
>
> >> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)
>
> > I've never refrigerated ketchup or mustard. *The *vinegar and/or the
> > sugar keeps them from going bad.
>
> This used to be true but I think it was here some time back... *Someone
> posted that ketchup now says to refrigerate after opening. *I am too lazy to
> go check.

They say to refrigerate after opening just to cover their butts, but
as far as food safety goes, they don't have to be. The only reason I
would refrigerate ketchup is if I rarely used it. All foods except
for honey eventually go bad if left out but a bottle of ketchup has to
be left out for a very long time before it shows any sign of
deterioration.