How long does Spinach (raw) last in the fridge?

Spinach (raw) — refrigerator: 5–7 days. Exact evidence is still under review; follow the product label.

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

Yellowing, dark slimy patches; Sour or rotten smell; Wilted, slimy, or mushy leaves. Normal smell and appearance do not prove safety. Never taste food to check safety; consider storage history and product instructions.

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

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

How Long Does Spinach (Raw) Last?

Q: Can you freeze Spinach (raw)?

Spinach (raw) — freezer: 8–12 months. Exact evidence is still under review; follow the product label.

Spinach (Raw): 5–7 days in the refrigerator and 8–12 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

5–7 days

Evidence under review

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

8–12 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.

Discard any slimy or foul-smelling leaves and wash the rest thoroughly. Pre-washed bagged spinach should still be used by its printed date.

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:Yellowing, dark slimy patches
Smell:Sour or rotten smell
Texture:Wilted, slimy, or mushy leaves

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

Can you freeze Spinach (Raw)?

Listed quality estimate: Spinach (Raw) keeps 8–12 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.

For long freezer storage, blanch spinach briefly in boiling water, plunge it into ice water, then squeeze out the moisture and pack it in bags with the air pressed out — blanching halts the enzymes that cause off-flavours and keeps it good for 8–12 months. Raw leaves also freeze fine for smoothies. Use frozen spinach in cooking, as it won't be crisp.

Full freezing guide →

Storage tips

Store spinach unwashed in a container lined with a dry paper towel to absorb moisture, then wash just before eating.

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

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