Can apples go bad and make you sick?
Have you seen mold on apples and other fruits in your fridge or cupboard? Then it’s time to toss them. Like most fruits, apples can go bad and make you sick.
What do apples look like when they go bad?
Some common traits of bad apples are a grainy, soft interior and wrinkled skin along with discoloration and bruising. Avoid any apples with mold on the bottom.
How long are apples good for before going bad?
Whole apples usually last about a week, maybe up to two weeks, in the pantry before their skin starts to wrinkle and they turn mushy. If you store them in the fridge, they keep for 4 to 6 weeks, sometimes up to 2 months before the quality starts to degrade.