Baby carrots Per USDA FoodKeeper
On the counterCounter
4 days
cool, dry place
In the fridgeFridge
4 weeks
at or below 40°F (4°C)
In the freezerFreezer
3 months
at 0°F; quality, not safety
Quick answer
Yes. Baby carrots last 4 weeks in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer. After that, or sooner if stored badly, they spoil: watch for the signs below.
How to tell if baby carrots are bad
Smell
Fermented, sour or musty odour.
Texture
Soft, mushy or leaking spots, or wrinkled skin with soft flesh.
Colour
Dark bruising that spreads, or browning inside.
Mould
White, grey or green fuzz — discard soft produce; cut firm produce generously.
Baby carrots past the expiration date
Best-by and sell-by
FoodKeeper gives unopened baby carrots 4 days in the pantry or 4 weeks in the fridge, counted from the day you buy it. "Best-by" and "sell-by" describe quality and stock rotation, not safety; only infant formula carries a federally required use-by date.
Past the date
Baby carrots past their best-by date are usually safe if stored well; check smell, look and taste before using.
How to keep baby carrots fresh longer
- below 75 °F.
- Blanch before freezing.
- Store unwashed; wash just before eating.
More about baby carrots
FAQ
How long does it take for baby carrots to go bad?
4 weeks in the fridge, per USDA FoodKeeper.
Can baby carrots expire?
FoodKeeper gives unopened baby carrots 4 days in the pantry or 4 weeks in the fridge, counted from the day you buy it. "Best-by" and "sell-by" describe quality and stock rotation, not safety; only infant formula carries a federally required use-by date.
What happens if you eat bad baby carrots?
Usually an unpleasant taste rather than illness, but discard anything mouldy, rancid or smelling off.
How do you keep baby carrots from going bad?
below 75 °F.
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number