How long can cheese and lunch meat be unrefridgerated?

Cheese

* Hard cheese: 2 hours

* Soft cheese: 1 hour

Lunch meat

* Unopened package: 2 days

* Opened package: 1 week

It is important to note that these are just general guidelines. The actual shelf life of cheese and lunch meat can vary depending on the specific product, the temperature of the environment, and how it is stored. If you are unsure how long a particular product can be unrefrigerated, it is best to err on the side of caution and discard it.