Kitchen

[geegerbee]

I have some sliced deli pepperoni that I found had been pushed to the back of the fridge. It is over a month old. It still looks fine, smells fine, but I'm not sure if it is safe to eat. Anyone know?

[debcakes]

Is it slimy? If not, it is probably good. There's lots of salt in it which is a preservative and some kinds are dried.

If you don't trust it - dump it.

[HonnyBrown]

It's cured, so it will take months for it to go bad.

Did You Know: Hormel (my former employer) makes 90% of the pepperoni that goes on pizzas!

[151949]

It can get moldy over a long period of time but should not actually go bad.

[terrier3]

The sliced kind does have an expiration date...the stick kind lasts a long time.

We always get a stick because of that.

[RedTop]

As a cured meat, Pepperoni has enough preservatives to last for years. It is safe to eat.

[luvdoodles]

When in doubt, I toss things, I have enough stomach problems as it is. I put dates on certain things in the fridge just so I can track of them.

[sidsmom]

How much did it cost? Is it worth the risk? Is $5 worth a weekend of upset stomach & vomiting?

[HonnyBrown]

OP, contact the deli where you bought it. They may be able to give you an expiration.

[lolakimono]

http://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/17961