Question: can sweet potatoes go bad?
Answer: Uncooked and uncut sweet potatoes are best stored in the pantry. ... When kept in the pantry, uncooked sweet potatoes will stay fresh for 1 to 2 months. When kept in the fridge, cooked sweet potatoes should keep for 2 to 3 months. Canned sweet potatoes will keep in the pantry for 12 months or so.