How long is deli meat good for?

[monkeyboy]

I made a sandwich this morning, and as I was eating it, I can't remember when I bought it.

Will it make me sick?

 

[Bob Slydell]

What color was it?

More to the point -- what color should it have been??

 

[stinkerbelle]

I usually give it a week/week and a half.

but I'm also pretty good at only getting enough to last one week...so if I do have to toss some, it's not much.

 

[airhead]

If you can't remember when you bought it,you probabably shouldn't eat it... eewwwwww

 

[Rippington'sFan]

Was it green? Yuk! Actually the meat is probably good for 5 days. I wouldn't eat it after that.
I hope you don't get sick.

 

[TinkBoo&ElliesMum]

Was it slimy? I mean worse than normal lunch meat slime?

Aside from that there is usually a date on the package that says when to use it by.

Could make you sick - could make me sick thinking about it.

Good luck!

 

[monkeyboy]

not sure of the date, ...or the sliminess

 

[Blondie]

Originally posted by monkeyboy
not sure of the date, ...or the sliminess

You might want to invest in some Immodium while you still have the chance.

 

[sammi]

I used to work in a deli and the usual life for sliced meat is only about 3 days or so. Always sniff first!

 

[Winka]

Is monkeyboy still alive and kicking?

I usually keep mine about 5 days to a week as well...after that I get too squeamish.

 

[monkeyboy]

I am not feling so well

 

[cinmell]

I keep our deli meat for 5 days tops.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Does your bathroom look like this? http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=546539

 

[daannzzz]

What about when deli meat gets that Rainbow look in certain lighting? Is that okay???

 

[themepark]

I feel sick now and I didn't even eat the deli meat.

 

[skiwee1]

I only keep deli meats for 3 days. After that you are just risking it. Because there is so much cut surface it is far easier to get bacteria growing on it then other foods. I cannot imagine eating it at 5 days! Gag!!

 

[MICKEY88]

Deli Meats (Prepackaged and Store-Sliced)

A number of companies are re-examining the shelf life and dating of their packaged luncheon meats because of concern over listeria, says Sara Lilygren, spokeswoman for the American Meat Institute.

This disease-causing bacteria packs a double punch: It grows at refrigerated temperatures and won't be killed through cooking, since consumers traditionally eat deli meats straight from the package. Additionally, during the course of their market research, companies have been "shocked" to discover how long consumers keep these products, says Lilygren.

While the bologna made by one manufacturer may have a slightly different shelf life than another's, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that consumers store unopened luncheon meats in their refrigerator for no longer than two weeks after they buy them, or no longer than one week after the sell-by-date. Once that package has been opened, however, use the bologna within three to five days, says the USDA.

Giant supermarkets recommend you use meats sliced for you at a deli counter within three to four days. And make sure to repackage all deli meats in sealed containers or zippered bags, says Lilygren.

 

[wendyl]

MonkeyBoy

Just don't think about a Greasy Pork Sandwich served in a dirty ashtray and you should be fine (Please visually insert images of Bill Paxton dry heaving in Weird Science here)

If you think Haggis is yummy--you can handle old lunch meat!

Good Luck

 

[monkeyboy]

uhmm lets just say it was a long night with lots of needed "reading material"

Wont be doing that again

 

[Bob Slydell]

Originally posted by monkeyboy
uhmm lets just say it was a long night with lots of needed "reading material"

Wont be doing that again

Did you bring snacks (or sandwiches) with you along with the reading material?