How long can you leave packaged ham out?
How long can you leave packaged ham out? Do not leave the ham at room temperature for more than two hours. If it is not going to be used within four days of cooking, it should be frozen. How do you know when ham goes bad? Although not a perfect test, your senses are usually the most reliable instruments to tell if your ham has gone bad. Some common traits of bad ham are a dull, slimy flesh and a sour smell. The pink meat color will begin changing to a grey color when ham has spoiled. How long can...