How to Tell if Vacuum Sealed Meat is Bad?

The shelf life of meat vacuum-sealed in a vacuum packer can vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of meat, storage conditions, and how well it was originally processed and sealed.

how long does vacuum sealed meat last?

Under ideal conditions, refrigerated vacuum-sealed meat can usually keep:

1. Beef, pork, lamb: about 2 to 3 weeks.

2. Poultry (chicken, turkey): about 1 week.

3. Fish and seafood: usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.

Here are several identification methods to confirm whether the meat is spoiled:

1. Check the packaging

If you see too much air in the package, or the package is obviously damaged, it indicates that the vacuum seal has been broken and air can enter, which may cause food spoilage.

2. Smell

If the vacuum-packed meat emits an unpleasant rotten smell, it means the meat has gone bad and it is best not to eat it in this case.

3. Color

The meat sealed by the vacuum packaging machine usually retains its natural color, observe whether the color is abnormal, if it is brown or rotten gray-green, it means that the meat has been spoiled.

4. Texture

Watch for any changes in the texture of the meat, becoming different from normal meat or feeling slimy to the touch, which is a sign of bacterial growth and spoilage.

5. Appearance

If the package does not appear to be damaged, but there is mold or excessive moisture in the package, it indicates that the vacuum package has been damaged, allowing bacteria to enter.

Summarize

If you're unsure if vacuum-packed meat is spoiled it's best not to eat it.

In order to avoid food waste, you can mark the expiration date on the sealed bag after using the household vacuum packer to seal the food.