FOOD DEADLINE TOOL

How long does unopened lunch meat last?

Quick answer

Refrigerator limit: 14 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

This applies while the commercial package remains unopened. The FDA storage chart lists 14 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.