a reclosable container for sliced food products having a one - piece container body and integral hinge and lid . the front wall of the container body is provided with a forward protrusion to facilitate removal of a desired number of slices . a locking mechanism enables the lid to be locked in closed position , and provides an audible indication when the lid is locked . the container is reusable and may be made from a polymeric material having sufficient transparency to enable the consumer to count slices viewed through the front wall as they are being removed .