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Spiral cut Ham Question

Susic — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:05:02 GMT

Hi. Bought a Smithfield spiral cut ham at BJs just before Thanksgiving, and it has been in refridgerator since then, not freezer. The sell by date is February 2023. Is it ok to eat if has has been in fridge for over a month.? Don't want to make anyone sick! Thank you in advance!

Re: Spiral cut Ham Question

PA Mom-mom — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:11:28 GMT

@Susic It should be fine, as long as your refrigerator is behaving normally and keeping things at an even temp. There is so much salt in the ham, it should be good for a while. DH used to be a USDA meat inspector, and he said no problem.

Re: Spiral cut Ham Question

Sooner — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:16:09 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Susic It should be fine, as long as your refrigerator is behaving normally and keeping things at an even temp. There is so much salt in the ham, it should be good for a while. DH used to be a USDA meat inspector, and he said no problem.

@PA Mom-mom Good for him!! Does he have any thoughts about the all uncured ham products out there now? I can't decide whether I think they are a good or bad thing.

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PA Mom-mom — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:35:28 GMT

@Sooner Sorry, in his work he mainly worked with chemically injected "cured" products. He had very little experience with naturally "cured" (uncured) products. Check the labels for ingredients and cooking directions.

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RollTide2008 — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:36:11 GMT

It's fine. If it's not fine, you'll know it by the smell, color, and texture.

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RedTop — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:48:20 GMT

The ham will be fine; probably colder in your refrigerator than in an open refrigerated store showcase.

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Susic — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:03:17 GMT

Great! Thank you all for replies. Was going to throw out, but thought maybe would be ok, since I kept it way in back under ice machine. Figured it would same ones in big open case at market . I was hoping tag would say freeze or use by certain date. But it just said use by 2/23...Always get good advice her! Have a great Holiday, Susi.

Re: Spiral cut Ham Question

Citrine1 — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:21:49 GMT

If the sell by date is Feb. of next year, I don't know why you would even question anyone as to whether or not the ham is ok. (I don't mean that in a snarky way, I'm genuinely confused). Trust the date.

Re: Spiral cut Ham Question

pieman — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:26:51 GMT

@RollTide2008 You'll know for sure ,12 hours after its eaten

Re: Spiral cut Ham Question

Sooner — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:02:40 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Sooner Sorry, in his work he mainly worked with chemically injected "cured" products. He had very little experience with naturally "cured" (uncured) products. Check the labels for ingredients and cooking directions.

@PA Mom-mom Well darn! LOL!!! I never know whether or not to go for the uncured! Guess I will have to do more reseach.

Re: Spiral cut Ham Question

Susic — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:00:05 GMT

Hi Citrine. Just seems like November to February is a long time in just fridge. I usually buy them the week I am making. I guess being vacuumed packed makes a big difference.

Re: Spiral cut Ham Question

aroc3435 — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:44:48 GMT

@Susic Yes that cryovac packaging is what helps keep it fresh longer.

For home I use the Fresh Saver unit that vacuum packs and it is wonderful. Bought it here on QVC many years ago.

aroc3435

Washington, DC