Vacmaster VP321 - Vacuum Packaging Guidelines

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VP321 Chamber Vacuum Sealer | User Guide
▫ Follow all food safety regulations as outlined by the FDA at www.FDA.gov
▫ Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for canning.
▫ Vacuum packaging cannot reverse the deterioration of foods.
▫ Vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute for refrigeration or freezing.
▫ Some fruits and vegetables may release gases, known as outgassing.
When packaging these fruits and vegetables, outgassing can cause
the vacuum to be gradually lost over time. Blanching or freezing before
vacuum packaging helps prevent this from occuring.
NOTE: Duetotheriskofanaerobicbacteria,softcheeses,fresh  
 mushrooms,garlicandonionsshouldneverbevacuumpackaged.
▫ It is critical that food handling and storage are maintained at low
temperatures. You can reduce the growth of microorganisms at
temperatures of 34ºF or less. Freezing at 0ºF will not kill microorganisms,
but reduces the chances of them growing. For long-term food storage,
always freeze foods that have been vacuumed packaged.
NOTE: Beefandotherproteinsmaylookdarkerafterbeingvacuum  
 packaged.Thisisduetotheremovalofoxygenandisnotan  
 indicationofspoilage.
▫ All perishable foods must be refrigerated or frozen.
Vacuum Packaging Guidelines