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Raspberries (and blackberries and all those similar) have a short shelf life which is why you rarely see them sold in stores. They might last a day or two but go bad fast (even with refrigeration.) Blueberries also go bad quickly but can last a bit longer. Yes, refrigerate them, but don't wait too long to eat.
If youdonât have a kitchen sink sprayer, wash andshake the berries under slow, running water. Besure to turn and gently shake the colander as theberries are washed.Do not use detergents, soaps, or bleach towash fresh strawberries. These chemicals maychange the taste of the fruit and could be poi-sonous.hen cutting or slicing fresh strawberries, useseparate cutting boards/utensils for raw meatsand fresh strawberries or wash and sanitizethem between foods. This will prevent anypathogens on the raw meat from being trans-ferred to the strawberries. Strawberries should be refrigerated within 2hours of cutting them.