Ham — Deli & Prepared Foods — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Ham (1 source variant).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Deli & Prepared Foods. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat
Ham,pre-packaged,luncheon/deli meat,packaged,luncheon,deli
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerator — after opening | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedFreezing not recommended. |
| Freezer — from purchase | 1–2 months |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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