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Deli And Prepared: opened shelf-life guide
Deli And Prepared items tend to move quickly once opened. Use this guide to plan fridge use, compare examples, and click into the exact food page when you need a tighter answer.
Why this page exists
Deli And Prepared opened-food guide covering 34 editorially checked items, with UK and US storage windows, spoilage signs, and freezing advice.
UK examples in this group average around 6 days after opening.
US examples in this group average around 7 days after opening.
Cold storage, clean utensils, and re-sealing matter more than vague memory-based fridge guesses.
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Review status
Generated from editorially checked item pages
How this page was built
Built from UK FSA guidance, US FDA/USDA guidance, pack wording patterns, and manufacturer expectations where labels are stricter.
Built to help compare Deli And Prepared before jumping into exact item pages.
Closest tracked examples on this page: Cooked Rice, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad.
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Cooked Rice
Cooked Rice keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cooked rice. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 4d
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Potato Salad
Potato Salad keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for potato salad. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Pasta Salad
Pasta Salad keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pasta salad. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Pate
Pate keeps for about 1 day in UK mode and 1 day in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pate. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 1d | US 1d
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Poultry Pieces (covered with gravy or broth)
Poultry Pieces (covered with gravy or broth) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for poultry pieces. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Leftovers (with meat, fish)
Leftovers (with meat, fish) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for leftovers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Leftovers (without meat, fish)
Leftovers (without meat, fish) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for leftovers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Leftovers (pizza)
Leftovers (pizza) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for leftovers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Commercial Brand Vacuum-packed Dinners (with USDA seal)
Commercial Brand Vacuum-packed Dinners (with USDA seal) keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for commercial brand vacuum-packed dinners. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Fruit, Cut
Fruit, Cut keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for fruit, cut. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Hummus (commercial pasteurized, with…)
Hummus (commercial pasteurized, with…) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for hummus. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 7d
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Hummus (traditional no preservatives, not…)
Hummus (traditional no preservatives, not…) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for hummus. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 7d
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Luncheon Meat or Poultry (store-sliced)
Luncheon Meat or Poultry (store-sliced) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for luncheon meat or poultry. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Main Dishes or Meals (hot or refrigerated)
Main Dishes or Meals (hot or refrigerated) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for main dishes or meals. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Meats (covered with gravy or broth)
Meats (covered with gravy or broth) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for meats. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Olives (from olive bar)
Olives (from olive bar) keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for olives. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Luncheon Meat or Poultry (pre-packaged)
Luncheon Meat or Poultry (pre-packaged) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for luncheon meat or poultry. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Soup, Stews
Soup, Stews keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for soup, stews. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Casseroles
Casseroles keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for casseroles. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Egg Salad
Egg Salad keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for egg salad. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Seafood Salads (tuna salad, shrimp salad)
Seafood Salads (tuna salad, shrimp salad) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for seafood salads. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for chicken salad. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Ham Salad
Ham Salad keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for ham salad. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Turkey (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Turkey (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for turkey. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Ham (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Ham (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for ham. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Salami (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Salami (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for salami. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Chicken (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat)
Chicken (pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for chicken. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Canadian Bacon (whole)
Canadian Bacon (whole) keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for canadian bacon. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Canadian Bacon (sliced)
Canadian Bacon (sliced) keeps for about 80 days in UK mode and 80 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for canadian bacon. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 80d | US 80d
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Salsa (fresh)
Salsa (fresh) keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for salsa. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Coleslaw (homemade, prepared)
Coleslaw (homemade, prepared) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for coleslaw. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Vegetable Soup (homemade)
Vegetable Soup (homemade) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for vegetable soup. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 3d
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Salsa (homemade, fresh)
Salsa (homemade, fresh) keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for salsa. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Kugel (homemade)
Kugel (homemade) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for kugel. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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FAQ
How should I use this Deli And Prepared guide?
Start with the broad planning advice here, then click into a specific food page for an exact after-opening window.
Are all deli and prepared foods the same after opening?
No. For example, Cooked Rice has its own storage window and spoilage signs, so always check the exact item page when possible.
What matters most after opening?
Keep the item cold, use clean utensils, reseal it fast, and watch real spoilage signs before eating.