Potatoes — Produce — Fresh Vegetables — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Potatoes (1 source variant).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Produce — Fresh Vegetables. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
Potatoes
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedThis is the recommended storage method for whole potatoes. |
| Pantry — from purchase | 1–2 months |
| Refrigerator — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedThe United States Potato Board notes refrigeration can cause potatoes to darken during cooking and to develop an unpleasantly sweet taste. |
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 1–2 weeks |
| Freezer — general | 10–12 monthsFreezer timeline applies to cooked and mashed potatoes. |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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