how long can hamburger meat stay in the refrigerator?

Answer 1

depends on how long it was in the fridge at the store, but I'd say on average 2-3 days.

Answer 2

Not very long! Unfortunately, I just made that mistake a few days ago and left thawed hamburger in the refrigerator for a week. When I opened up the container-the stink of the rotten meat made me puke!! If you thaw it, be ready to use it. Use a microwave to thaw it quicker only if you plan on immediate use. After that putrid breath of rot, I will never again leave it in the refrig for more than a day. Really makes me feel ill just thinking about how bad that reeked!!!!

Answer 3

Two days or so. Because of the extra surface area of the ground meat instead of it just being in one large chunk of meat, it will spoil faster as bacteria in the air will get to it faster. If it smells a little sour or has turned mostly brown, don't use it.

Not to mention the meat should come with an expiration date, whether you got it from your butcher or out of a refrigerated bin at the grocery store.

Answer 4

It will keep up to 2 days after you purchase it in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.

Answer 5

2-3 days at the most. If it smells, don't eat it. When you buy ground beef, use what you need for that days meal and freeze the rest into sizable portions. No waste and no wondering if it is any good.

Answer 6

1-2 days in the refrigerator
3-4 months in the freezer

This was taken from my Maytag fridge booklet, so it should be accurate. Hope this helps!

Answer 7

I would say 2 days

Answer 8

If thawed, no longer than 3 days.

Answer 9

2-3 days, if its brown or gray and smells off dont eat it, wont kill you but it tastes like crap

Answer 10

Couple of days...depends if its open or not.