How long does potatoes last in the pantry?

Unopened potatoes keeps 30–60 days in the pantry, according to USDA FoodKeeper data.

How long does potatoes last in the fridge?

Unopened potatoes keeps 7–14 days in the fridge, according to USDA FoodKeeper data.

How long does potatoes last in the freezer?

Unopened potatoes keeps 300–360 days in the freezer, according to USDA FoodKeeper data.

Produce

How long does potatoes last?

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Pantry

30–60 days unopened

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Fridge

7–14 days unopened

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Freezer

300–360 days unopened

Storage tips from USDA

This is the recommended storage method for whole potatoes. The United States Potato Board notes refrigeration can cause potatoes to darken during cooking and to develop an unpleasantly sweet taste. Freezer timeline applies to cooked and mashed potatoes.

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Data source

The shelf-life ranges shown above are from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service FoodKeeper database, a publicly maintained reference. ok2eat republishes this data unmodified except for unit normalization (everything shown in days). Source dataset: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper v128 (last updated by USDA 2025-01-22).