vacuum packed meat from store. how long is it safe to eat vacuum packed salmon that has not been

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1. jane
   

   Hello,
   Vacuum packing seals meat in plastic bags from which air has been expelled. The bags minimise both gas and moisture permeability; they act as a barrier to prevent both the meat surface coming into contact with external oxygen and the meat’s moisture from seeping out. The lack of oxygen inhibits the growth of bacteria which cause the meat to deteriorate.
   
   Vacuum packed primal cuts stored at 0°C should have a shelf life of 4-8 weeks. Meat held in vacuum pack for long-term storage must be kept at a temperature of 3°C or less.
   
   Thanks

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