How long is deli roast beef good for?

Deli meats are highly perishable No food lasts forever – especially when it comes to cold cuts. While some of these products have natural or chemical preservatives to extend shelf life, packaged cold cuts once opened will only last 3 to 5 days. Cold cuts sliced fresh from the deli 1-3 days if stored properly. read more

Sliced roast beef deli meat that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before using; sliced roast beef deli meat that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be used immediately. read more

Usually when I buy deli sliced roast beef it only lasts 3 to 4 days. The color changes when it's on the way out. If it smells funny or sour, then it is bad. If it still smells okay, it's probably fine. read more

When refrigerated, roast beef from the deli counter or in an open package of commercial cold cuts typically lasts about three to five days, while unopened packaged beef lasts for about a week after its “use by” date. read more