My grandma always stored potatoes on the counter instead of putting them in the refrigerator.
And honestly, for years I never thought twice about it.
Potatoes were simply there—a bag tucked into a cool corner of the kitchen, ready whenever someone wanted to make mashed potatoes, fries, roasted potatoes, or a big Sunday dinner.
But if you’ve gotten used to refrigerating produce, you might look at those potatoes sitting on the counter and wonder:
How long are they actually safe to eat?
If they’ve been there for a week, should
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