Deli & Prepared Foods
How long does cut fruit last in the fridge?
A sealed container of cut fruit runs to the package use-by date; once it’s open USDA gives it 4 days in the fridge.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge | Package use-by date |
|---|---|
| Fridge, opened | 4 days |
| Freezer | Not recommended |
Can it sit out?
Cut fruit is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.
Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).
How to tell if cut fruit has gone bad
- A boozy, fermented or vinegary smell
- Juice at the bottom gone cloudy and syrupy
- Collapsed, mushy pieces sitting in their own liquid
- Fuzz on the berries or along a melon edge
When in doubt, throw it out.
Berries and melon in one tub pull each other down fast — split them into separate containers if the fruit has to last.
Quick answers
How long does cut fruit last in the fridge?
A sealed container of cut fruit runs to the package use-by date; once it’s open USDA gives it 4 days in the fridge.
Can you freeze cut fruit?
USDA lists freezing as “Not recommended” for cut fruit.
How long can cut fruit sit out?
The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to cut fruit. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).