How long does Apple last at room temperature?

Apple lasts 5–7 days at room temperature.

How do you know if Apple has gone bad?

Apple has likely gone bad if you notice brown bruises, wrinkled skin, mould; fermented or vinegary smell; soft, mealy, or mushy flesh. When in doubt, throw it out.

How Long Does Apple Last?

Q: How long does Apple last in the fridge?

Apple lasts 4–6 weeks in the refrigerator. Store apples in the crisper away from other produce, since they release ethylene gas that ripens — and over-ripens — nearby fruit and vegetables.

Apple keeps 4–6 weeks in the refrigerator and 5–7 days in the pantry, according to cited USDA/FDA storage references.

2 cited USDA/FDA/FSIS sources
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4–6 weeks

Safe range

5–7 days

Safe range

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Based on USDA/FSIS guidance:

Refrigerate perishable fruit promptly; cut fruit should not sit at room temperature more than 2 hours.

The cited storage data lists 4–6 weeks refrigerated for this food. Source

A single rotting apple speeds the decay of the whole bag, so remove soft ones promptly. Discard any with widespread mould.

How to tell if it's gone bad

Look:Brown bruises, wrinkled skin, mould
Smell:Fermented or vinegary smell
Texture:Soft, mealy, or mushy flesh

When in doubt, throw it out. If Apple smells, looks, or feels off — discard it. Food poisoning is not worth the risk.

How to store Apple

Keep Apple protected from heat, moisture, and contamination in the pantry. Use the pantry duration shown above for this food state.
Keep Apple covered in the refrigerator. Use the refrigerator duration shown above for this food state.

Storage tips

Store apples in the crisper away from other produce, since they release ethylene gas that ripens — and over-ripens — nearby fruit and vegetables.

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