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How Long Does Opened Dry Salami Last?

SALAMI, DRY, SOLD UNREFRIGERATED - OPENED PACKAGE

Refrigerator

2-3 weeks Freezer

8-10 months

How long does an opened package of dry salami last in the fridge or freezer? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep opened dry salami refrigerated at all times.
To maximize the shelf life of opened dry salami, place the opened package inside a resealable plastic bag or wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
How long does opened dry salami last in the fridge? Opened dry salami will maintain best quality for about 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
To further extend the shelf life of dry salami, freeze; when freezing, place dry salami in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.
You can maximize the shelf life of dry salami in the freezer by overwrapping the original store packaging with airtight heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper or place the package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
How long does dry salami last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 10 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
The freezer time shown is for best quality only - dry salami that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
How can you tell if dry salami is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the dry salami: if the dry salami develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.

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