how long does lunch meat last in your refrigerator?

Answer 1

About a week depending on how well it was covered or wrapped.

Answer 2

I never eat lunch meat that has been opened for more than 3 days. You can always freeze lunchmeat that you don't think you'll be able to eat in time. I buy extra corned beef from the commissary when it goes on sale and freeze it all the time. Just let it thaw in the fridge overnight.

Answer 3

I wouldn't go longer than 5 days. Lunch meat is one thing I have to have fresh!!!! Ham is about the only kind I would eat after that long.

Answer 4

Once opened... about a week, an extra 3 days if I grill the meat first for grilled cheese sandwiches or hot sandwiches.

Unopened... One of the few items where I actually use the sell by date. I'd try to use it within a week after the sell by date.

Answer 5

I think probably a week, but if it doesn't smell good don't eat it!! Lunch meat never lasts around my place, my boyfriend has a big appetite and needs a big lunch!!

Answer 6

I wouldn't hold on to it longer than 3-5 days from the date of purchase

Answer 7

24 hours

Answer 8

Sliced meet should last for 3 days... just remember that when you see it in the cold case at your local deli it might have been from yesterday [especially if you go somewhere like local supermarkets.] try to buy from the butchers if they stock it.

Answer 9

Until it's gone or the expiration date. Whichever comes first.

Answer 10

It does not last.