FDA Safe Food Handling Guidance<\/a>Opened spices like relish should be refrigerated to maintain quality and prevent spoilage.<\/p>\nKeep the original jar tightly sealed.<\/strong> The relish keeps best in its original glass jar. Make sure the lid is completely tightened after each use to reduce exposure to air and prevent refrigerator odors.<\/p>\nAlways use clean, dry utensils.<\/strong> Adding food particles or moisture to the jar from a used spoon speeds up spoilage. Take out the flavor or use clean spoon every time.<\/p>\nStore the closed jar in a cool, dark pantry.<\/strong> Heat and light gradually degrade the quality, even in sealed jars. A kitchen cabinet away from the stove works well.<\/p>\nMark the date of opening on the jar.<\/strong> Commercial flavors all look the same after being stored in the refrigerator for months. A piece of tape with the opening date removes the guesswork entirely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n