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Fresh cut lunch meat from the deli counter at your grocery store lasts about 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Vacuum sealed packaged lunch meat lasts until the expiration date on the package as long as it is unopened. Once opened, the meat can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Lunch meat spoils quickly. If your lunch meat smells or looks bad, it is best to throw it away, regardless of how long it has been in the refrigerator. Good Housekeeping: How Long to Keep Food in Refrigerator.
Most sources say that home-canned foods will store safely for at least one year. With other food items, the level of acid in the food is the critical element for determining how long it may store. Low-acid foods last longer on your shelves than foods with higher amounts of acid. Some sources say all commercially canned food should last at least two years. Surprising to some, canned meats can last the longest. Most sources say they will keep for 2 to 5 years. Some sources say they will last even longer. I found a shocking story about a can of meat that was 118 years old.