Fridge storage

How long do avocados last in the fridge?

About 3 days for avocados. That’s what Well Stockd plans on; the table below has the sources’ own times.

Times are for a fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below. They’re a guide, not a safety guarantee.

How we checked this: the storage times here come from USDA FoodKeeper and USDA FSIS, plus any other source named on the page, and each one is checked against its source before the page goes live. Editorial policy

How long they keep

Unopened
3 to 4 days refrigerated once ripe Source: USDA FoodKeeper: Avocados (opens in a new tab)
Opened or cut
Cut avocado holds 3 to 4 days refrigerated, wrapped, with lime or lemon juice on the flesh to slow browning Source: Michigan State University Extension: storing and preserving avocados (opens in a new tab)
Freezer
Not recommended: USDA FoodKeeper does not recommend freezing avocados. If you freeze them anyway, see the storage notes on this page.
How to store them
Ripen on the counter, then refrigerate to hold. Freeze as pulp, not halves.
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How to tell if avocados have gone bad

Dates are estimates; these are the checks that actually decide it. Don’t taste food to check whether it has gone bad.

Throw them out at once if you see:

  • Rancid or sour smell

Warning signs (throw them out if you notice more than one):

  • Stringy brown flesh throughout
  • Sunken soft patches

Sources and limits

Write the date it went in on the container, and use it within 3 days. Don't wait for a weekly check.

Well Stockd doesn’t know when this food was harvested, packed, bought, opened or cooked. Write down the date you opened, cooked or refrigerated it, follow the package directions, keep your fridge at 40°F or below, and check the official listing when food safety is in question.

The times in the table come from USDA FoodKeeper, USDA FSIS guidance on refrigerated storage, and any source named beside a row. The number at the top is Well Stockd’s own estimate. It’s a guide, not a safety guarantee: FoodKeeper says storage times are guidelines, and quality varies with how food is grown, handled, shipped and stored. This page was last updated .

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