On Oct 6, 1:29?am, "Default User" > wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
> > Glasswalker wrote:
> > > Hey all.
>
> > > Just wondering how long deli meat can be expected to store in the
> > > fridge? I'm talking about meat (in this case salami, pastrami, and
> > > pepperoni) sliced and purchased from the deli in the local
> > > supermarket. This deli in particular wraps the meat with some
> > > paper, and then puts it in a zip top bag with a slider zipper.
>
> > Read the "use by" date on the package.
>
> What package? He's talking about stuff purchased from the deli. I've
> never seen any dates on those.

You never will. If they have a scale that generates a weight/$$ label
it will also print the date of sale, but not a use-by date.... pre-
packaged, factory sealed cold cuts are labeled with a *sell*-by date
but not a use-by date. Even fresh meats have no use-by date, only a
sell-by date. But then Jill is different from the rest of us, she has
a butcher buddy who fills her personal needs.

Most stand alone delis don't have printing scales, you get no label.
The only reason stupidmarkets have a print scale is for inventory
control... also reminds the deli clerk that big brother is watching.