Avocado
The answer
A ripe avocado lasts 3–4 days in the fridge. Ripen firm avocados on the counter for 3–5 days first.
How long it keeps
Fridge (40°F) 3–4 days (ripe) safe window
Freezer (0°F) Purée only, 3–4 months best quality
Pantry 3–5 days to ripen OK stored right
Discard Discard avocados with sunken, moldy spots or a rancid smell.
The answer
A cut avocado lasts 1–2 days in the fridge, wrapped tightly with the pit left in.
Caution Browning on the cut surface is oxidation, not spoilage — scrape it off.
How long it keeps
Fridge (40°F) 1–2 days safe window
Freezer (0°F) Purée only, 3–4 months best quality
Room temp 2 hours max then discard
Discard Discard if mushy throughout, moldy, or sour-smelling.
By state & packaging
State Fridge Freezer
Firm, ripening on counter — —
Ripe, whole 3–4 days Purée only
Cut, wrapped 1–2 days Purée only
Guacamole, covered 1–2 days 3–4 months
Signs it has gone bad
✕ Gray-brown stringy flesh throughout
✕ Rancid or sour smell
✕ Mold at the stem or on skin
FAQ
Is a brown avocado safe to eat?
Light surface browning is oxidation — scrape it off and eat the rest. Flesh that is gray-brown throughout, stringy, or sour-smelling should be discarded.