Food Storage & Safety Information
Food Storage & Safety Information
Around the house
Organize ‘junk’ drawers and keep those easy to loose items like nails and screws safe by
vacuum packaging them in a vacuum bag. That way, items are clearly visible and
organized within a bag.
Don’t worry about polishing silver ever again! Simply vacuum package rarely used
silverware in vacuum bags to prevent the oxidation that causes tarnishing. Hint - place a
folded paper towel in between sharp edges of the silverware and the vacuum bag to
prevent puncturing.
It’s hard to travel with young children. Vacuum an emergency change of clothes and a
few diapers and store in your car. You might also try vacuuming individual servings of
formula and take the mess out of feeding on the go.
Healthy Eating
Support healthy eating habits by vacuuming individual meals. Bags can go straight from
the refrigerator to the microwave or boiling water.
Participating in a point system diet? Write point values of food directly on vacuum bags
for quick calculations.
Vacuum packaging greatly extends the life of fresh fruits and veggies. Buy healthy foods
in bulk and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Typical shelf life of vacuumed products
16
15
*Typical storage life will vary depending on product quality and freshness at the time of packaging. All shelf lives noted
are approximate.
Foods
Vacuum Freezer
Storage
Vacuum Fridge
Storage
Typical Storage
Fresh Beef & Veal
1-3 years
1 month
1-2 weeks
Ground Meat
1 year
1 month
1-2 weeks
Fresh Pork
2-3 years
2-4 weeks
1 week
Fresh Fish
2 years
2 weeks
3-4 days
Fresh Poultry
2-3 years
2-4 weeks
1 week
Smoked Meats
3 years
6-12 weeks
2-4 weeks
Fresh Produce, Blanched 2-3 years
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Fresh Fruits
2-3 years
2 weeks
3-4 days
Hard Cheeses
6 months
6-12 weeks
2-4 days
Sliced Deli Meats
not recommended
6-12 weeks
1-2 weeks
Fresh Pasta
6 months
2-3 weeks
1 week
