that said “Freeze or use by March 3, 2008”. It was pre-cooked. Is it going to kill me or make me sick when I eat it? (today is March 9, 2008).
Nah, you’ll be fine. The curing process that ham undergoes is a very effective preservative and being precooked on top of that makes it even less susceptible to spoilage. I see no problem with eating it, particularly as you’re cooking it and not eating it cold.
I agree. For something like a cooked cured ham the date has more to do with optimal taste and quality than spoilage. And in any case, the dates tend to be conservative; a few days don’t matter. The ham doesn’t know what day it is. 
Improper storage and handling of meat is a much greater risk than mere aging.
Mmm… watery… yet, with a smack of ham.
I just jumped over from Great Debates where I was reading a thread on jewish theology. Seeing this thread next was just rather amusing.