However, if you're not keeping them in the fridge, you're probably keeping them on the counter - likely next to the gas stove or the appliances like toasters that emit heat.
No matter if you're storing the fruits and vegetables in the fridge or on the counter, it's important to make sure that you don't store the fruits and vegetables together.
that's typically stored on the counter is only partially used, like for a salad, vacuum seal it and put it in the fridge or freezer to preserve its freshness.
If you notice anything in your vegetable crisper or fruit basket that looks like it's going bad, remove it from the area immediately before everything else it touches begins to spoil too.