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Why You Shouldn't Be Storing Cereal On Top Of Your Fridge (And Where To Store It Instead) By Kat Olvera Sept. 2, 2025 6:00 pm EST

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Having a picturesque kitchen with nothing on top of the fridge is the social media influencer vibe many of us believe is just a dream. Alas, towering, "family-sized" cereal boxes aren't always pantry or cabinet-friendly. What do we do when the giant box of Fruity Pebbles doesn't fit on the shelf? Many people put it on top of the refrigerator. This method seems flawless, but when you weigh out the risks, it just isn't worth it. Storing your cereal on top of the fridge is a major and avoidable food storage mistake for a number of reasons, the first being th

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