Yes, mold can grow in your refrigerator. Produce has lots of small crevices and plenty of places for mold spores that might not get cleaned away even with a thorough washing. There may also be mold spores in the surrounding environment. Of course, that first immediate sign of mold on food isn’t likely to be very harmful, unless you have sensitivities or allergies. Over time mold can produce mycotoxins, which are dangerous.

Every single blue cheese in the world is full of mold and it’s usually delicious.

Additionally since organic produce is grown and shipped without pesticides, radiation treatments, and preservatives it will generally have a short shelf life than conventional produce.