USDA FoodKeeper record
How Long Do Bananas Last?
USDA FoodKeeper lists bananas at 3 days for “Refrigerator.”
The exact source row is Bananas in the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper distribution. This page preserves each available condition rather than turning the product into one generic expiration date.
FoodKeeper storage table
| Condition | FoodKeeper period | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 3 days | Timeline for refrigerator applies to ripe fruit; skin will blacken. |
| Freezer | 2 to 3 months | Follow package and storage directions |
How to use this guidance
Whole, cut, ripe, and cooked produce can have different storage windows. Match the exact FoodKeeper description and discard produce with mold, slime, or significant decay.
- “Date on package” starts from the printed package date.
- “After opening” starts on the day the package is opened.
- Plain refrigerator, freezer, or pantry periods use the base condition in the FoodKeeper row.
Safety versus quality
FoodKeeper helps consumers maximize freshness and quality. Short refrigerator limits can also help prevent food from becoming unsafe, while freezer periods generally describe best quality because food held continuously at 0°F (-18°C) remains safe indefinitely.
Calculate the storage date
Apply this exact FoodKeeper record to the day the item was bought, opened, cooked, or thawed.
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Sources
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data — record 251: Bananas.
- FoodSafety.gov Cold Food Storage Chart — refrigerator and freezer safety context.