When Do Tangerines Go Bad?

Tangerines last for 5 to 7 days at room temperature or up to 2 weeks in the fridge. The better the quality of the fruit and the fresher it is, the longer it'll stay good for. Any peeled tangerines should keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.

How long can you keep tangerines?

Refrigerated tangerines can last upwards of 2 weeks. As such, this is recommended for those that want to add a little extra life to the fruit. Please note: if you purchase the tangerines from an organic store, they may only last in room temperature for 3 days and possibly only 5 days in the fridge.

What happens if you eat a bad tangerine?

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