3. Bread
Bread and baked goods like bagels and rolls are also among the items you shouldn’t store on the top of your fridge. These are goods that don’t need any help going bad—they do that well enough on their own. A store-bought white bread may last around a week, while a flaky homemade baguette may only last a day or two. And that’s only with proper storage, which clearly isn’t on the surface above your refrigerator.
Keep in mind that ventilation is critical, and obstructing the airflow with a loaf of bread doesn’t work out well for the bread (or the refrigerator). As safety experts point out, the airflow is also warm, which dries food items out and can make them stale. When it comes to plastic-bagged bread, the conditions become favorable for mold.
