ROAST BEEF DELI MEAT / COLD CUTS - SLICED AT GROCERY DELI COUNTERShelf Life Tips
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All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:38 PM. How long is roast beef good for in the fridge?USDA recommends using cooked beef within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth.
Can you eat cooked meat after 7 days?Leftovers can be kept for three to four days in the refrigerator. Be sure to eat them within that time. After that, the risk of food poisoning increases. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them immediately.
How long until roast beef goes bad?After beef roast is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 3 to 5 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the beef roast will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored.
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