Remember, too, that this doesn't just apply to still-frozen meat. If you find packages of fresh meat that have ice crystals ...

If the meat isn’t frozen at the correct temperature ... U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends you consume all open packages of deli meat within three to five days), you can go ahead and ...

Can you cook frozen deli meat? If your intent is to cook the meat ... Vacuum-sealed deli meat will last a bit longer in the fridge if the package remains unopened. Consume unopened packets ...