How Long Food Lasts

Deli & Prepared Foods

How long does cut fruit last?

Quick answer

Cut fruit (fruit, cut) keeps use-by date on package in the refrigerator.

Form

Fridge

Per the printed date

use-by date on package

Freezer

Do not freeze

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Pantry

No known time

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How long does cut fruit last in the refrigerator?

  • Fruit, cutuse-by date on packagePer the printed date

Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.

Can you freeze cut fruit?

No, official sources advise against freezing it.

Can cut fruit be stored at room temperature?

Official sources give no room-temperature (pantry) storage time for cut fruit.

All forms at a glance

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Frequently asked questions

How long does cut fruit last in the refrigerator?

Fruit, cut: use-by date on package.

Can you freeze cut fruit?

No, official sources advise against freezing it.

Can cut fruit be stored at room temperature?

Official sources give no room-temperature (pantry) storage time for cut fruit.

Good to know

Other figures given by the sources for close variants:

  • Fruit, cut Fridge 4 days

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Sources

We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last verified: October 1, 2026.

Values we do not display (1)

Values below were set aside: unconfirmed by a second independent source, or contradicted by a shorter time.

  • Fruit, cut, opened, fridge: 4 days (fsis.usda.gov, not confirmed by a second source)