Potatoes Stay on the Counter?
Here’s the simplest answer:
There isn’t a hard seven-day expiration date for whole raw potatoes stored at room temperature.
A week on the counter does not automatically make them unsafe.
What matters is the condition of the potatoes and the storage environment.
For best quality, potatoes should be kept cool, dark, dry, and well ventilated. Under suitable storage conditions, potatoes can last considerably longer than a week. University of Minnesota Extension notes that properly stored potatoes can have a potential storage life measured in months,
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