How long do Mushrooms (raw) last in the fridge?

Mushrooms (raw) — refrigerator: 4–7 days. Exact evidence is still under review; follow the product label.

How do you know if Mushrooms (raw) has gone bad?

Dark slimy patches, wrinkling; Sour, fishy, or ammonia smell; Slimy, sticky, or mushy caps. Normal smell and appearance do not prove safety. Never taste food to check safety; consider storage history and product instructions.

How long can Mushrooms (raw) sit out before it goes bad?

Mushrooms (raw) should not be left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C). Refrigerate promptly.

How Long Do Mushrooms (Raw) Last?

Q: Can you freeze Mushrooms (raw)?

Mushrooms (raw) — freezer: 8–9 months. Exact evidence is still under review; follow the product label.

Mushrooms (Raw): 4–7 days in the refrigerator and 8–9 months in the freezer. These are listed storage intervals; check each card for exact evidence and conditions. Freezer intervals describe quality.

2 cited USDA/FDA/FSIS sources
Editorial review · Editorial record: June 2026

4–7 days

Evidence under review

This editorial interval has no verified exact source yet. Follow your product label.

8–9 months

Quality guideline

This editorial interval has no verified exact source yet. Follow your product label.

Each card identifies whether its interval has an exact source or is still under review. A missing card means no interval is available for that state.
An absent after-opening entry must not be replaced with an unopened interval.

Slightly dry or shrivelled mushrooms can still be cooked; discard any that are slimy or smell sour.

How to tell if it's gone bad

Normal appearance and smell do not prove food is safe. Disease-causing bacteria may be present without visible spoilage. Never taste food to test its safety; follow time, temperature and recall guidance. FDA — Storage Basics

Look:Dark slimy patches, wrinkling
Smell:Sour, fishy, or ammonia smell
Texture:Slimy, sticky, or mushy caps

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

Can you freeze Mushrooms (Raw)?

Listed quality estimate: Mushrooms (Raw) keeps 8–9 monthsat continuously 0°F (−18°C) or below, if safe when frozen. Check the source status on the storage card; this is not a discard deadline.

Mushrooms freeze best cooked rather than raw — sauté or steam them first to drive off moisture, or they turn watery and mushy. Cool them, then freeze in portioned bags with the air removed for 8–9 months. Use them straight from frozen in cooked dishes; the softened texture suits sauces, soups, omelettes, and stir-fries rather than any raw preparation.

Full freezing guide →

Storage tips

Keep mushrooms in their original carton or a paper bag, never sealed plastic, so they can breathe and stay dry. Wipe rather than soak before cooking.

Check your storage dates

Compare the elapsed time with the storage guidance. This cannot certify that food is safe.

FDA — Storage Basics / Freezer Facts

Common questions

How long can Mushrooms (raw) sit out before it goes bad?: Mushrooms (raw) should not be left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C). Refrigerate promptly.

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