How long Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) keeps
Situation
Keeps for
Unopened · pantry
6 months
Opened · pantry
1 month
Opened · fridge
6 months
Only situations with a published figure are listed. A blank isn't “forever” — it means no reliable number is published for it.
Storage
Store at: Cool, dry pantry, sealed — refrigerating after opening is optional and mainly preserves quality
Refrigerate after opening: Optional — mainly for quality, not safety
How to tell if Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) has gone bad
A rancid, paint-like, or musty smell
Bulging, leaking, deeply dented, or rusted cans
Insects or webbing in dry goods
Mould or discoloration
USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) specifically, so these are the general signs for pantry staples — never taste something to test it. When in doubt, throw it out.
Air and warmth are what shorten an opened item's life — the right container buys back the days the packaging gives up once the seal's broken.
How long does Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) last after opening?
About 6 months refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128.
Does Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) need to be refrigerated after opening?
Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) is shelf-stable at room temperature: cool, dry pantry, sealed — refrigerating after opening is optional and mainly preserves quality. Refrigerating it mainly preserves quality rather than safety.
How can you tell if Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) is bad?
Look for: A rancid, paint-like, or musty smell; Bulging, leaking, deeply dented, or rusted cans; Insects or webbing in dry goods; Mould or discoloration. Those are the general signs for pantry staples — USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for Fruits, dried (raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.) specifically. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.