How long can you keep an uncooked ham on the bone in the fridge?

Table of Contents:

1. How long can you keep an uncooked ham on the bone in the fridge?
2. How long is a smoked ham bone good in the refrigerator?
3. How long can you keep a Smithfield ham in the refrigerator?
4. Why is my ham slimy?
5. How long will sliced country ham keep in refrigerator?
6. Is slimy ham bad?
7. What are the odds of getting Listeria from deli meat?
8. Do all cold cuts have listeria?
9. How can I tell if I have listeria?

How long can you keep an uncooked ham on the bone in the fridge?

Ham Handling, Safety & Storage

Storage Chart
Type of Ham	Refrigerator Storage	Freezer Storage
Dry-Cured, Proscuitto, Parma, Serrano - Thin sliced in store	3 - 5 days	1 - 2 months
Fresh Ham - Uncooked	3 - 5 days	6 months
Fresh Ham - Cooked	3 - 4 days	3 - 4 months

How long is a smoked ham bone good in the refrigerator?

How Long Will Smoked Ham Last in the Fridge?

Ham Type	Storage Type	Refrigeration Time
Fresh smoked ham	Traditional storage	3-5 days
Smoked ham, unopened	Vacuum sealed at plant	2 weeks
Smoked ham, opened	Vacuum sealed at plant	3-5 days
Leftover smoked ham	Traditional storage	Up to 7 days

How long can you keep a Smithfield ham in the refrigerator?

Smithfield Hams will keep for up to one year and Country Hams will keep for up to six months from date of manufacture without deterioration. Cooked country hams, Genuine Smithfield hams, and unopened slices will keep at least 6 weeks under refrigeration.

Why is my ham slimy?

"Slime-formers" is what we call the mostly harmless things that breakdown the sugars in the meat. These are present in all meat in lower quantities and have to multiply to get noticed. If you buy a honey ham or a sugar-added product you're more likely to get these.

How long will sliced country ham keep in refrigerator?

An uncooked, cut country ham can be refrigerated for two to three months or frozen for one month. A cooked Country Ham should be refrigerated for seven days and or frozen for one month.

Is slimy ham bad?

If it smells bad, odds are you shouldn't eat it. Touch it. If it's slimy or sticky, don't eat it. If you look at a piece of meat and it's got splotches of green on it, you shouldn't eat it.”

What are the odds of getting Listeria from deli meat?

The good news is that the probability of experiencing a problem from deli meats is very unlikely. Approximately 2,500 individuals will become infected with Listeria annually. This means it is extremely rare.

Do all cold cuts have listeria?

If you are not in these groups, you are unlikely to get sick from Listeria. Deli meats, also called lunch meat or cold cuts, can have Listeria bacteria. Avoid eating deli meats, unless heated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot just before serving.

How can I tell if I have listeria?

Symptoms of listeriosis range from showing no symptoms to having diarrhea, fever, muscle pain, joint pain, headache, stiff neck, backache, chills, sensitivity to bright light, and/or sore throat with fever and swollen glands. These symptoms can begin days to weeks after eating contaminated food.