Grapes Per USDA FoodKeeper
On the counterCounter
1 day
cool, dry place
In the fridgeFridge
1 week
at or below 40°F (4°C)
In the freezerFreezer
1 month
at 0°F; quality, not safety
Quick answer
Yes. Grapes last 1 week in the fridge and 1 month in the freezer. After that, or sooner if stored badly, they spoil: watch for the signs below.
How to tell if grapes 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.
Grapes past the expiration date
Best-by and sell-by
FoodKeeper gives unopened grapes 1 day in the pantry or 1 week 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
Grapes past their best-by date are usually safe if stored well; check smell, look and taste before using.
How to keep grapes fresh longer
- Freezing guidance applies to whole grapes.
- Store unwashed; wash just before eating.
- Keep ethylene producers (apples, bananas, avocados) away from produce that over-ripens.
More about grapes
FAQ
How long does it take for grapes to go bad?
1 week in the fridge, per USDA FoodKeeper.
Can grapes expire?
FoodKeeper gives unopened grapes 1 day in the pantry or 1 week 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 grapes?
Usually an unpleasant taste rather than illness, but discard anything mouldy, rancid or smelling off.
How do you keep grapes from going bad?
Freezing guidance applies to whole grapes.
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number