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How long can you safely keep & eat deli meats in the fridge?

Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:18 am
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:18 am
I got a lb of ham at Albertson's and the deli worker told me 3 days. I've always thought it was around a week.

Pokey at Pocorello's once told me that his deli meats stay good for months in his case. I don't remember though him saying whether it was opened or unopened packages.
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:24 am to
There's no way it's only 3 days. I've eaten stuff up to a week later and been fine. Two weeks might be pushing it

ETA: I'm talking about sliced up meats you take home, not sealed up at the store
This post was edited on 2/15/14 at 8:25 am
Posted by TigerWise
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:27 am to
You should be good for a couple months. Just make sure to toss the ham in a skillet to cook off any bacteria.
Posted by jmtigers
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:27 am to
Meat is always smell test.
Posted by Skillet
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:29 am to
Sealed up meats I've been told is about a week. Sliced up meats from the deli is what I'm asking about. If the store opens a package of deli meat, wouldn't it sometimes take them several days to sell the whole thing?
Posted by LSUGUMBO
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Member since Sep 2005
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 8:42 am to
Smell/taste test. A little bite won't hurt, but you should be able to tell if it's good or not from that bite. A week to 10 days tops in my experience
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:06 am to
Smell and touch test have always worked well enough for me. Usually about a week is when things get funky.
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:33 am to
I have always believed that green hair growing from the edge of the ham slice is a bad thing. You might want to suggest the little lady watch for that condition when having her make you a sammich.
This post was edited on 2/15/14 at 9:36 am
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:36 am to
quote:

I have always believed


Don't believe this guy.

Meat doesn't go bad. That green stuff is good for you. They make antibiotics from that stuff.
This post was edited on 2/15/14 at 9:37 am
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:39 am to
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Don't believe this guy


Idiot!

Why would I lie to Skillet?

You're the one who doesn't know what your talking about.

Dumb shite.
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:40 am to
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Dumb shite.


Who you calling a dumb shite?

That was yo momma's pet name for you.
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:42 am to
Don't be talking about my momma!

You wanna talk about my momma, you can meet me at the corner of 24th and Avenue D tonight at 11:00 and we'll see who the dumb shite is.
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:42 am to
I'll e there. You better bring a piece with you if you gone mess with me.
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:43 am to
You gonna need a doctor when I finish with you.

Dumb shite
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:44 am to
Momma's boy
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:44 am to
arse wipe
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:44 am to
ham eater
Posted by TigerHam85
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:45 am to
At least a week IMO.
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:48 am to
It's OK TH.

I can take care of this guy
Posted by MeridianDog
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 9:48 am to
quote:

can take care of this guy


You and who else?
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