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Meat & Poultry
How long does deli meat last?
Sliced cured/cooked meats.
Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
5 days
Opened: 3–5 days; unopened sealed: 2 weeks
Freezer (0°F / -18°C)
2 months
2 months — texture suffers
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Signs deli meat has gone bad
- •Slimy surface
- •Sour or off smell
- •Greenish discoloration
- •Hardened dry edges (cut off, rest is fine)
Storage tips
- ✓Unopened lasts 2 weeks past sell-by
- ✓Opened: 3–5 days
- ✓Pre-packaged lasts longer than deli-counter
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.