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swedeace · 08-18-2006, 12:28 PM

I have a question for anyone who may be able to help. It's sort of a stupid question.

How long can you keep refrigerated turkey bacon for it to still be in good eating? I know they add preservatives, and I always thought that turkey bacon can last a little longer in the fridge more so than pork bacon. I have some turkey bacon from about two weeks ago that I want to cook with my eggs for breakfast, and I am starving. But, I wanted to make sure before eating it. I'd hate to throw away food, but I also want to double check before getting sick or something. If it's not good, then I guess I can buy some more at the grocery store.

What is your opinion?

Chocoholic · 08-18-2006, 12:49 PM

Is there a freshness date on it? Does it look green or smell yucky? I'm not really an expert on meat since I don't eat it. My mom always says, "When in doubt, throw it out."

MsOrange · 08-18-2006, 04:47 PM

2 weeks? yea, i'd say it's OK.

swedeace · 08-19-2006, 10:41 AM

Thanks for your responses, guys. I don't like how I always anticipate to buy a whole package of turkey bacon and then leave it down in the fridge with the thought of "I gotta be more motivated to cook it within that same week." Then, I forget or don't have time or something. In the past I have always left wrapped well in the freezer and then having to take the time to cut across the frozen meat for little strips of bacon. I gotta be more aware.

Coffeecup · 08-20-2006, 09:50 PM

I had to laugh! I have deli meats in my refrigerator for many days. I sniff the stuff and feel it. Many times I've had a greasy feeling on chicken slices. I rinse it off and eat it. Didn't taste great but wasn't bad. Haven't died yet. Although when it comes to mold I do heave that out. I don't eat food fast enough and days go by and I find my bread with green spots. One day couldn;t find much white all green. Out that went.

08-18-2006, 12:28 PM	#1
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Refrigerated Processed Meats I have a question for anyone who may be able to help. It's sort of a stupid question. How long can you keep refrigerated turkey bacon for it to still be in good eating? I know they add preservatives, and I always thought that turkey bacon can last a little longer in the fridge more so than pork bacon. I have some turkey bacon from about two weeks ago that I want to cook with my eggs for breakfast, and I am starving. But, I wanted to make sure before eating it. I'd hate to throw away food, but I also want to double check before getting sick or something. If it's not good, then I guess I can buy some more at the grocery store. What is your opinion?

08-18-2006, 12:49 PM	#2
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Is there a freshness date on it? Does it look green or smell yucky? I'm not really an expert on meat since I don't eat it. My mom always says, "When in doubt, throw it out."

08-18-2006, 04:47 PM	#3
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	2 weeks? yea, i'd say it's OK.

08-19-2006, 10:41 AM	#4
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Thanks for your responses, guys. I don't like how I always anticipate to buy a whole package of turkey bacon and then leave it down in the fridge with the thought of "I gotta be more motivated to cook it within that same week." Then, I forget or don't have time or something. In the past I have always left wrapped well in the freezer and then having to take the time to cut across the frozen meat for little strips of bacon. I gotta be more aware.

08-20-2006, 09:50 PM	#5
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I had to laugh! I have deli meats in my refrigerator for many days. I sniff the stuff and feel it. Many times I've had a greasy feeling on chicken slices. I rinse it off and eat it. Didn't taste great but wasn't bad. Haven't died yet. Although when it comes to mold I do heave that out. I don't eat food fast enough and days go by and I find my bread with green spots. One day couldn;t find much white all green. Out that went.