Are the following sentences truth or myth?
After opening canned foods, it is safe to refrigerate the unused food in the can.
A: Yes! Unused portions of canned food may be refrigerated in the can, but to preserve optimum quality and flavor, place unused portion in a glass or plastic storage container.
Hot food will spoil if refrigerated before cooling to room temperature.
A: Never leave perishable foods out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90 Degrees F (like a hot car or summer picnic), refrigerate within 1 hour.
Source: USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
