How long does salami last?
Pre-packaged, unopened: 2 weeks in the fridge and 1-2 months in the freezer for best quality.
| State | Fridge 40 °F | Freezer 0 °F |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-packaged, unopened | 2 weeks FoodKeeper | 1-2 months best quality FoodKeeper |
| Pre-packaged, opened | 3-5 days FoodKeeper | Not stated |
Times assume continuous refrigeration at 40 °F or below. When in doubt, throw it out. Freezer times are for quality: “Because freezing 0° F (-18° C) keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended storage times are for quality only.” FDA
Handling and freezing notes
- Freezing not recommended. FoodKeeper
What the sources say
FoodKeeper lists pre-packaged salami as a luncheon or deli meat and gives it 2 weeks in the refrigerator from the date of purchase.1
Once the package is opened, FoodKeeper shortens that to 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.1
Its freezer entry is mixed: it gives 1 to 2 months in the freezer from the date of purchase, and it also carries the tip that freezing is not recommended.1
Rules that apply here
Related foods
Sources
- USDA FoodKeeper data v128, product 516: Salami, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat. USDA FSIS (FoodKeeper). Dated 2018-09-06. Checked 2026-10-24. Salami, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat. DOP_Refrigerate: 2 Weeks; Refrigerate_After_Opening: 3-5 Days; Freeze: - (Freezing not recommended.); DOP_Freeze: 1-2 Months
- REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER STORAGE CHART. FDA. Dated 2018-03-01. Checked 2026-10-24.
Because freezing 0° F (-18° C) keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended storage times are for quality only.