Misconceptions
Sealing food in vacuum packs does not eliminate the need to handle it properly. You need to store frozen food in the freezer and thaw in an appropriate manner to minimize bacteria growth. Also, a vacuum seal is not a heat process that kills bacteria, so if they were there when you started, they will still be there when you open the package. Vacuum packing does not automatically make food safe and eliminate the need to take precautions. Continue to be vigilant with food safety.