Whether it’s trimming off a piece of mushy parsnip or cutting away a slightly mouldy bit of apple, many of us have used produce long after their peak of freshness. The use-by dates printed on packaging are usually a useful indicator of how long fresh produce can safely be stored and eaten. But the environment fresh produce is stored in can affect the shelf-life of produce – so use-by dates may not always be accurate. FruitApples have a shelf-life of around one week at room temperature, and three to four weeks in the fridge. Citrus fruits are usually good for around one week at room temperature, and up to one month in the fridge.