FoodStorageCheck

How long does watermelon keep from purchase in the refrigerator?

Official USDA FoodKeeper guidance for one exact storage condition

RefrigeratorFrom the purchase date

3 to 4 days

This is storage guidance from the cited FoodKeeper record, not a guarantee that food remains safe through the final day.

Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)

Answer basis

Food
Watermelon
Preparation or package state
No additional state listed
Storage
Refrigerator
Timing
From the purchase date
Source field
DOP_Refrigerate

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.

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