The steaks will last for less time than if they had not been left out in the car, unless you car was as cold as a refrigerator. Vacuum packaging does not sterilize the food. In fact, some very dangerous bacteria will grow under such anaerobic conditions.
No. In fact, they'd be quite dangerous.
Vacuum packed deli meats should be stored in the refrigerator or frozen until ready for use.
If you eat them, you do so at your own peril. No food professional will tell you that they are safe. The meat has been mishandled. It should have been thawed in the refrigerator and the vacuum-packaging held at room temperature presents it's own problems.
For safety reasons, it is sensible to keep vacuum packed meat of any description in the refrigerator only until the "eat by" date has passed. After this date, there is a risk of food poisoning.
No, not at all
Vacuum packed vegetables are blanched, which is a process of partially cooking them in boiling water. They do this because raw vegetables give off gases when stored. Vacuum packed fruits are uncooked when frozen.
A vacuum packed turkey will generally last three days in a fridge. After this length of time it will begin to spoil.
Vacuum-packed franks can typically be used up to 1-2 weeks after the sell-by date if stored properly in the refrigerator. However, it's important to check for any unusual odors, discoloration, or signs of spoilage before consuming them. When in doubt, it's best to err on the side of caution and discard them if they appear questionable.
yes
Food that is packed in such a ay that air cannot get to it and without any protective gas in the packaging. Many ground coffees are vacuum packed (the package is hard until you let air in by opening and then it is soft, powder in a plastic bag).
If you are speaking of the polaris, then yes
The proper way to take the temperature of vacuum packed foods is with a metal stem thermometer. To take the correct temperature, put the thermometer in the center of the food.