How long does Tomato last at room temperature?

Tomato lasts 3–7 days at room temperature.

How do you know if Tomato has gone bad?

Tomato has likely gone bad if you notice mould, dark sunken spots, wrinkled skin; sour or fermented smell; mushy, leaking, or split flesh. When in doubt, throw it out.

How Long Does Tomato Last?

Q: How long does Tomato last in the fridge?

Tomato lasts 5–7 days in the refrigerator. Keep unripe tomatoes at room temperature out of direct sun until ripe; cold dulls their flavour and makes them mealy. Refrigerate only once fully ripe.

Tomato keeps 5–7 days in the refrigerator and 3–7 days in the pantry, according to cited USDA/FDA storage references.

2 cited USDA/FDA/FSIS sources
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5–7 days

Safe range

3–7 days

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Based on USDA/FSIS guidance:

Cut vegetables are perishable — refrigerate within 2 hours and use within a few days for best quality and safety.

The cited storage data lists 5–7 days refrigerated for this food. Source

Discard tomatoes with mould or large soft spots. Let refrigerated tomatoes return to room temperature before eating for the best taste.

How to tell if it's gone bad

Look:Mould, dark sunken spots, wrinkled skin
Smell:Sour or fermented smell
Texture:Mushy, leaking, or split flesh

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

How to store Tomato

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

Storage tips

Keep unripe tomatoes at room temperature out of direct sun until ripe; cold dulls their flavour and makes them mealy. Refrigerate only once fully ripe.

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