FOOD DEADLINE TOOL

How long does opened lunch meat last?

Quick answer

Refrigerator limit: 3–5 days.
At 40°F (4°C) or below.

Calculate the date

Assumption: The food remained continuously refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below. The tool cannot determine whether food was mishandled before the selected time.

Storage guidance

Keep refrigerated and use clean utensils. The FDA storage chart lists 3–5 days for this food. A date calculator does not override spoilage, contamination, recalls or package instructions.

Source

FDA Refrigerator & Freezer Storage Chart. Do not taste food to decide whether it is safe. When in doubt, discard it.