https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:38:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728573 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:16:14 +0000 caterw 2728573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: we keep lunch meat for about a week- week and a half. I get it at CostCo biweekly and freeze whatever I don't think will keep for the week but if I go a little over it doesn't bother me. I typically get smoked ham or turkey so I feel like it should last awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728463 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:38:50 +0000 Rocker2014 2728463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on the meat: I've found that deli sliced turkey is good for about 5 days, rare roast beef 3-4, and ham is about a week. For pre-packaged, I add about 2 -3 days to those. Basically, I use the slimy/smelly test! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728416 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:19:14 +0000 LuLu Mom 2728416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Until it feels or smells gross? My DH has no fear in meat, I don't really eat it all that often so it's really up to him when to toss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728412 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:15:14 +0000 MrsSRS 2728412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: @kiddosc: same </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728355 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:21:11 +0000 kiddosc 2728355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: I'm with you. A week from the counter, 10 days after opening if it's from a package. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728322 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:50:36 +0000 erinbaderin 2728322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, I'm much more cavalier with my lunch meat safety than you guys! A week or 10 days, no problem, unless it feels slimy or smells weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728320 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:49:04 +0000 jhd 2728320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm paranoid and don't eat it after 3 days. We just buy small amounts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728298 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:33:58 +0000 LBee 2728298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: Same. DH eats it until the bag is gone unless the date is something crazy like 14+ days. He appears to still be alive and hasn't ever had food poisoning from questionable meat, so I guess it works for him? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728281 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:11:50 +0000 IRunForFun 2728281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I won't eat it after 5 days, but DH will eat it for a week or more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728273 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:06:54 +0000 youboots 2728273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 days, cheese I hold onto a bit longer more like 10 days especially if it's processed like American don't judge me :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728265 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:00:49 +0000 sugarpea 2728265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 days max. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728241 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:18:02 +0000 looch 2728241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as @Mamaof2. I would rather run out than toss it though, so I've learned to buy it in smaller quantities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728239 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:14:56 +0000 Mamaof2 2728239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Canoli: I get it on Sunday and if its not gone by Friday I toss it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-do-you-keep-lunchmeat#post-2728236 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:13:21 +0000 Canoli 2728236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like the kind that you get freshly sliced at the deli counter? Just curious if I'm throwing away what I don't need to or hanging on to it too long. </p>