Brands offer different advice on the perennial question. Food experts err on the side of caution
Should the ketchup bottle go in the fridge or not? As Americans prepare for Fourth of July gatherings, many will stock up on barbecue essentials.
But after the picnic is over and the ketchup bottle has been open, where should it be stored? Does it go on the cupboard shelf alongside maple syrup, honey, or soy sauce? Or should it be kept cold at all costs, like processed eggs, mayonnaise, and salad dressing?