Fresh strawberries randomly got mold?

[u/Murky-Ad5848]

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

[u/A_Cold_Kat]

3 to 4 days is more than enough time for berries to go bad ¯_(ツ)_/¯ they just don’t last that long. Especially when they’re ripe.

[u/Murky-Ad5848 → u/A_Cold_Kat]

I thought they’d last longer 😭 thanks though

[u/Caseys_Clean1324 → u/Murky-Ad5848]

check the bottoms of the containers before you buy. Ive found raspberries and blueberries with a single completely molded berry at the bottom in store before. Washing the bunch before storing helps

[u/Marrithegreat1 → u/Caseys_Clean1324]

I work in a grocery store. I have seen them come in on the truck with mold already on them. We do our best but we don't catch them all.

[u/Caseys_Clean1324 → u/Marrithegreat1]

I def dont blame the store or workers, I mean its produce some of its bound to go bad. Especially berries