Some foods in your fridge were already being stored in the wrong place Published: July 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM Tags: Health, Food DETROIT – Thousands of people remain without power, leaving many to wonder what food can be salvaged and what was never meant to be refrigerated in the first place. It turns out, some foods actually fare worse in the fridge. A simple rule of thumb helps cut through the confusion: whole, uncut foods with low moisture content are usually fine in the pantry or on the counter.