Why does lunchmeat get slimy? and is it still edible? its about a week old?!

Question: THE USDA SAYS THE SLIME AND ODOR MEANS THE PRODUCT IS SPOILING. THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION SAYS DELI MEAT WILL STAY FRESH IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOR 5 DAYS AND THE FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE SAYS PREPACKAGED LUNCH MEAT WILL KEEP FOUR TO SIX DAYS

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Answers: THE USDA SAYS THE SLIME AND ODOR MEANS THE PRODUCT IS SPOILING. THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION SAYS DELI MEAT WILL STAY FRESH IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOR 5 DAYS AND THE FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE SAYS PREPACKAGED LUNCH MEAT WILL KEEP FOUR TO SIX DAYS

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it usually gets slimy because the protein is breaking down, I would not eat it!

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Do the smell test, if it smells nasty; then it is.....

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the film is bacteria starting to grow. it has not spoiled yet but will real soon. wash it off or trash it.

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If it's slimy it's bad. It shouldn't do that in just a week tho.

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No! If it's slimey its bad. I freeze half of the pkg and keep the other half in the fridge til needed.

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yea i would throw it away, most lunch meat last 4 or 5 days. ask the person at the deli exactly how long. try getting smaller quantities or even freezing half till the other gets old.

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*gag*

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