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How long does onions last?

Pungent allium bulb.

Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
2 weeks
Only after cutting
Pantry (room temp)
2 months
Cool dry dark place, mesh bag for airflow
After opening
1 week
Cut onion, sealed container, refrigerated
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Signs onions has gone bad

  • •Soft mushy spots
  • •Sprouting (still usable)
  • •Black mold at neck
  • •Strong rancid smell

Storage tips

  • ✓Don't refrigerate whole — they turn mushy
  • ✓Keep away from potatoes
  • ✓Cut onion in sealed container, fridge 7 days
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Tomatoes
2 weeks fridge
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Lettuce
10 days fridge
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Carrots
4 weeks fridge
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Broccoli
10 days fridge
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Potatoes
not recommended fridge
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Garlic
6 months pantry

Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.