The US Department of Agriculturerecommends that all perishable foods, including Subway sandwiches, never sit out for longer than 2 hours. Once your sandwich passes the 2-hour mark, it moves into the Danger Zone. This is a temperature area between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140˚F.
Then, how long can you keep a subway sub for?
In general, I wouldn’t recommend keeping a sub for more than two days, but as I said, it depends on the type. If you need to keep one in the fridge for three days, one using sausage or deli meat should be okay. I’d also keep veggies to a minimum (especially the “wetter” ones), and minimal sauce.
How long do sandwiches last in the fridge?
You should probably eat sandwiches within 3 days. Of course, if it doesn’t look or smell right, you should not eat it regardless of the number of days. How long does it take for a sandwich to go bad?
Another popular query is “How long can you leave a sub sandwich out before it spoils?”.
I strongly advise you not to do this, but if you must, you’ll get 24 hours at most. That’s not to say your sub will be inedible if left for a longer period of time, it will just be disgusting. The bread will suck the moisture out of your sandwich and become soggy, th.
Deli meat ought to last at least a week in the fridge, but that’s in no way guaranteed. If you ever see any mold on your sandwich or the meat smells bad, toss it. Don’t risk it. Food poisoning can ruin not just your day, but your entire week.
Is it safe to eat a Subway sandwich that has expired?
So far as food safety, a lot depends on how fresh the ingredients were when you left Subway, and you have no way of knowing that, especially with the meat. Deli meat ought to last at least a week in the fridge, but that’s in no way guaranteed. If you ever see any mold on your sandwich or the meat smells bad, toss it. Don’t risk it.
Tips for the secon Subway sandwiches are meant to be eaten ASAP. I do not recommend refrigerating them at all since a sub begins to lose its flavor and texture within the first hour of not being eaten, refrigerated or not. I especially do not recommend refrigerating a toasted sandwich because the bread only stays “toasty” for so long.
I especially do not recommend refrigerating a toasted sandwich because the bread only stays “toasty” for so long. If you do have to refrigerate it, I recommend not toasting it, minimal veggies (especially ones with high water content), and minimal sauce.