The short answer: Strawberries keep about 3 to 7 days in the fridge, longer if you do not wash them until you eat them.
How long strawberries lasts
- Fridge, unwashed: About 3 to 7 days
- Freezer: 6 to 12 months for best quality; they soften when thawed, so use in smoothies and baking
How to tell strawberries has gone off
- Mold, even on one berry (remove it and check the others)
- Soft, leaking or mushy berries
- A fermented smell
How to make it last longer
- Sort them when you get home and take out any soft ones so they do not spread mold.
- Keep them dry and in a single layer if you can.
- Freeze hulled berries on a tray, then bag them.
Common questions
Should you wash strawberries before storing them?
No. Wetness speeds up mold. Wash them just before eating.
General guidance only. These times are for food bought fresh and kept at 40°F (4°C) in the fridge or 0°F (-18°C) in the freezer. Your own fridge, the packaging and the state of the food always come first, and when in doubt, throw it out. The official US chart is on FoodSafety.gov.
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