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If the deli meat has been handled properly - no temperature abuse, no contamination, properly packaged - you should expect it to last 3-5 days. Place in an air tight container for the best results. You can transfer the food to the freezer if longer storage is needed.

Fresh cut deli meats will only last a few days. Discard them when they start to become slimy or smell yeasty or acidic - that's microbial growth.

With all processed meats it is wise to check the expiration date.
If the lunch meat is stored in a air tight container, it can last for about 5 to 7 days. You can freeze lunch meat for use at a later date. It freezes well.

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I always keep mine about a week in a sealed ziplock bag. After that I throw it out. We've never had any problems or gotten sick. Once you have openend it keep it a sealed container and use it up within three or four days at the most.

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Two hours. As a general guideline, pretty much anything refrigerated has a throw-out time of 2 hours at room temperature.

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This site recommends only 1-2 months - and that would depend on the freezer and how the meat is packaged:

http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000001-d000100/d000066/d000066.html

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