Deli & ready-to-eat
Opened-package clocks and listeria-aware guidance.
Deli meatFridge: 3–5 days (safety) · Freezer quality: 1–2 months
Takeout leftoversFridge: 3–4 days (safety) · Freezer quality: 1–2 months
Figures follow official US guidance; package use-by dates (a safety limit in the EU/UK) always supersede them. Full conditions and sources are on each food page.