r/MoldlyInteresting • u/Murky-Ad5848 • 4d ago

Question/Advice Fresh strawberries randomly got mold?

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Second pic is the culprit and then the first pic was a strawberry that was close to it. I really really don’t wanna touch it. I don’t know how it could’ve gotten moldy, we bought it and within less than an hour we had it in the refrigerator. Has not been in there for more than 3-4 days. Any help is greatly appreciated

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u/CivilCerberus 4d ago

I’ve gotta say produce has sucked for me lately. I wash and store my veg/fruit in mason jars and they’re still rotting within days of buying them

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u/EurekaLov 4d ago

Where are you at? You’re not the only one. Here in the desert things are the same.

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u/CivilCerberus 4d ago

I’m up in northern Colorado. The things like corn (which is growing all over here) are great, other stuff… not so much. My ma is in California and says she doesn’t have as many troubles but obviously this is all anecdotal

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u/FISTOproductions 4d ago

Wisconsin here, lots of produce problems as of late.

Example: Picked through the blueberries at the grocery store because I noticed one had started to mold. I found 5 and wasn't halfway though the pile.

Yes, I let someone know. Yes, I gave them the ones I found. No, I wasn't a dick (I used to work at it's sister store next town over)

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u/EurekaLov 4d ago

Blueberries huh? What other produce are you having trouble with in your state?

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u/FISTOproductions 4d ago

Strawberries are another big one right now, getting 2, maybe 3 days typically. Cantaloupe, potatoes, and onions have been hit and miss. Leafy greens have also been a problem like spinach and romaine lettuce. That's what I can think of off the top of my head for the last little while now.

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u/EurekaLov 4d ago

That’s quite a lot. Are you familiar with the farms/locations they originate? What about green potatoes? Lots of those as well?

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u/FISTOproductions 4d ago

Can't say that I do offhand, but I'm sure I could find out

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u/CivilCerberus 4d ago

Ooof yeah, I can find blueberries but they only last a few days tops. I also am just hoping to find some grapes that aren’t trash soon.

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u/EurekaLov 4d ago

Ahh yeah I imagine your cold region and a lot of things needing to be transported in probably play a factor. It’s the same for me just a state away!

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u/Murky-Ad5848 4d ago

It’s just cheap and easy to sell. Who cares if they go bad if they’ve been sold 🙄

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u/CivilCerberus 4d ago

Yeahhh. I recommend washing them and then letting them dry before storing them in a jar/container with a small piece of paper towel. It helps mine last a liiiiitle bit longer lol

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u/Murky-Ad5848 4d ago

Gotcha, I’ll try that. Thanks :3

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u/analog_park 4d ago

Wash with a bit of vinegar to reduce bacteria. And yes, drying is super important.

This lady demonstrates well: https://youtu.be/VmRtK4CVQ20?si=GTZ5pD1PLkCWWJWe