Meat & Poultry
Sliced deli meat
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
3–5 days after opening
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
1–2 months
Worth knowing
Deli meat is a listeria risk food. If you're pregnant or immunocompromised, heat it steaming hot before eating.
Store it right
- Keep in the coldest part of the fridge, not the door.
- Reseal in an airtight bag; press out the air.
Signs it has gone off
- Slimy film.
- Sour smell on opening.
- Edges turning grey, tan, or iridescent green.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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