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10/29/2008 - Barbara writes:
I have owned my foodsaver for a year and a half and I love it. I understand the concerns by some people regarding juicy food not sealing well in bags, and about the plastic containers developing spider cracks. I have a solution: Mason jars. These glass jars are perfect for sealing sauces and other wet items. They do not develop spider cracks, they are inexpensive, freezer safe, dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and they come in sizes from 4 ozs to 1 quart. Did I mention they are inexpensive? I love my foodsaver and am thinking about upgrading to the new space-saver one that stands upright. Good luck to everyone else out there!
10/20/2008 - Bobbe writes:
I bought my first FS at a county fair. It was a refurbished professional model. I had it for 15-20 years without problems. Eventually, it began to wear out, wouldn't suck all the air out of the bags, and I went back to the fair to possibly purchase another one. Since you can now purchase this item at retail stores, they no longer have a presence at the fair. I searched for it online and found the professional model new for about what I paid for the original refurbished model. I not only have a couple of sets of canisters, but also the marinator unit.
It's one of those products that just makes life easier, especially if there's only one person in the family.
I think you have to be aware of what it will do and what it won't do. It won't make your food last forever. The documentation specifically states that perishables must be refrigerated and will last longer. I'm still using frozen meat that I packaged several years ago and it's fine. No freezer burn. I use the canisters for fruits like cherries, but also for things like brown sugar and flour or grain products.
I love the product and when my current one goes, I'll purchase another one!
8/25/2008 - john writes:
Food saver is good you have to be smart and understand what it does it has to reach absolute vacuum before sealing. The only problem I had is the containers are not dishwasher safe and will get a spider-crack on the bottom and the rubber seal has to not have any debris and the lip has to be smooth, sometimes it is wise to run a sharp knife around the edge, but first run your finger around the lip and feel for bumps or imperfections. I save tons of money by bulk-shopping.
8/9/2008 - cheryl writes:
I swear by my FoodSaver. I buy my meat in bulk and it has saved me hundreds of dollars already by dividing bulk into portions and freezing. And the instructions tell you that you have to freeze soft berries and such BEFORE you use the FoodSaver. And, I've found that if you cut off a sufficient piece of bag, you will not suck meat juices into the FoodSaver chamber.
6/29/2008 - Doc writes:
I have really enjoyed reading your comments, both for and/or against the use of Food Saver. I own both the Food Saver as well as the []and love them both. Originally I owned the Food Saver but was watching one of the Check out this product TV stations on cable and just happened to see an advertisement for a [] and the one they displayed was candy apple red and before I knew it I had my credit card out and cell phone handy and bought it! I use them both for preparing Hoagies as well as vacuum-sealing cheese slices, sandwiches, sliced and cored fruit and even sealing coins I collected over the years while traveling internationally, belt buckles, you name it! I gave them both the empty soda can test and vacuum-sealed them listing the dates, etc. Even vacuum-sealed a tennis ball after perforating it in several places and it hasn't leaked. That was over three years ago!
I have noted some of your commentators mentioning why they didn't think it was a good idea to vacuum-seal meats, fruits, etc. I discovered that after you place that food such as sausages, wieners, fruit, etc. in a bag, reach in and tamp the material down to the bottom of the bag. Then, roll up a paper towel such as [] (this is what I use) and tuck it into the bag ensuring that it snugly tight against the inside of the bag and again, push the towel down against the food you're trying to vacuum-seal. Then, insert the open end into the Food Saver or [] and when you're ready, turn your vacuum-sealer on. You'll notice any liquid coming off the food you're sealing is absorbed in the paper towel only with none of the liquid entering into your vacuum sealer. Then, place the sealed food into either your refrigerator or freezer. When ready to prepare your sealed food, slit the bag and remove the paper towel and the food is ready to go. No muss or fuss, believe me! Also, I have learned through a cost benefit analysis that if you buy vacuum food bag replacements if you own a Food Saver only, check out [] as well as [] bags because they're rolls are the same width and length as Food Saver bags and you'll get two rolls for the same basic price as one roll that you'll pay for if you only try to buy replacement Food Saver rolls. As a retired Doctor and a bachelor, I try to save money just like everyone else and it's fun checking this stuff out. I sincerely hope this helps those of you who seem discouraged in using your vacuum-sealer. Incidentally, I vacuum-sealed sliced and cored apples last fall (2007) and they're just as fresh now as they were when I first prepared them. Also, I vacuum-sealed a block of cheese three years ago last Thanksgiving and continue keeping it in my refrigerator (even moved once during that time) and it's still tightly sealed, no moisture and no mold. Fun! I continue to save a lot of money using my sealers. The savings alone pay for the excessive gasoline prices we are all facing now. Have a wonderful summer and thanks for reading my suggestions. Stay safe! Happy cooking!
2/17/2008 - Molly writes:
I raise poultry, do a lot of fishing, and am an avid gardener with an orchard- so I was of course very interested in one of these. I got one for Christmas (model VAC800)- nothing fancy, just the basic model- and absolutely LOVED it. My FoodSaver works flawlessly (I did have one glitch sealing a vacuum-packed chicken, but it hasn\'t reoccurred) and has been a valuable asset. The downside? Those replacement bags are expensive- VERY expensive! I tried to save money by using the cheap \'generic\' vacuum bags from [], and had extremely disappointing results. They don\'t hold a seal- which I found out only after discovering several hundred pounds of ruined, freezer-burnt fish & poultry. Do not try and cut corners with the bags, folks- use the authentic FoodSaver bags if you possibly can! My FoodSaver also came with a little canister plus a hose attachment, which I used to store freshly-ground coffee in. It worked beautifully, until either a speck of coffee (or maybe the coffee oil?) damaged the seal. Now it won\'t hold a vacuum and the replacement canisters are a small fortune. (I\'d clean it, but I can\'t seem to find a way to take the lid apart.) But, I still use it without the vacuum to store coffee in, and it does a fine job. Bottom line, I really love my FoodSaver and I\'d be lost without it. I just wish the replacement bags were cheaper. Note: I do not work for FoodSaver, and have not been compensated or coerced in any way to write this review.
2/12/2008 - Dan writes:
My parents bought me this FoodSaver for a gift 2 years ago at a []. It has saved me money over the years and is still working just like it did on day 1. Like a few others, I mainly use it on frozen or dry food with no problems. I vaccume seal all my important receipts for major electronics, which has saved me over 2 grand, because I still had the receipt for a HDTV that failed but still under warranty. Most receipts these days are printed on thermal paper which starts to deteriorate within a few months - seal these up, and they will last for years. The qualiy of this FoodSaver is pretty decent too.
1/31/2008 - RobDogg writes:
I have used various Food Saver Models for at least 10 years...And I can honestly tell you that its One of the BEST, if not THE BEST purchase I have ever made! I wouldnt know what to do without it!!
1/1/2008 - Fred writes:
Food Saver makes several models, so I will speak on my V2440, which we bought at Sam's Club several years ago. We are very pleased with the product, and use it several times a week. We are not large bag users, but use many canisters for keep dry good in and cheeses and meats in the refrigerator, even the Wine Saver stoppers are good. Our limited usage of the bags has also been good.
10/20/2007 - Genny writes:
I bought my Food Saver several years ago because my sister had one and she loved it. I've never had a problem with mine and I think it's great. If something is juicy - like fresh meat or onions - I simply wrap them in plastic wrap before placing in the Food Saver bag. The air gets sucked out of the bag and the juices stay in the plastic wrap. I think this product is wonderful.
10/18/2007 - Anonymous writes:
I agree with the defenders of this product. I have had mine for years and I use it about 3-4 times per week. I have an older version which did not have the "moist" feature on newer models. The directions state (and it should be obvious to anyone with a rudimentary understanding of physics) that liguid will get sucked into the mechanism with wet items. You should either freeze them first (with really wet items like chili or tomato sauce) or put a paper towel in to absorb the liquid (like with meat). Also, don't neglect the other features like the canisters and the option of storing things in mason jars. The instructions say you should be able to reuse mason jars a few times, but I found that if you are careful, you can reuse them indefinitely.
9/25/2007 - Linda writes:
Love this item and have frozen everything. Keeps them fresh. Never cooked my veggies. Did them raw and never had a problem with the bag not sealing. [] trying to use this thing? A child can do it.
9/3/2007 - Marilyn writes:
I'm with others who think that if a person is having problems with their Food Saver, it's because they aren't following instructions. About chopped onions...I have had no problems sealing them. I haven't actually chopped a fresh onion, but what I do is buy a five-pound bag of pre-chopped onions (the type that are used in foodservice), which are fresh, then repackage it into smaller bags of two cups each using the Food Saver. I believe the instructions do say that when you are sealing something moist, such as fresh meat, etc., you can keep the juices from going up into the sealer by placing a paper towel in the bag between the food and the end that goes into the sealer. I do this all the time with meats and have no problems. I also do a lot of canning, etc. with produce from my garden and some of my produce is vacuum sealed and put into the freezer. I have green beans from a year ago that are still good. One thing with fresh produce that must be remembered before you freeze it is that green beans, peas, summer squash and the like need to be blanched first before you seal and freeze. That helps slow the natural process of decomposition and kills the micro-organisms that cause that to happen. If I do have something liquid then I do put it into a square container in the freezer to freeze enough that I can pop it out of the container and vacuum seal it. Another thing I freeze all the time is grated cheese, which again I buy the five-pound foodservice bags and then divide into smaller portions to seal and refrigerate. I can keep cheese from molding in the fridge for several months this way. I also have vacuum sealed powdered milk to keep it fresh in my food storage, using a paper towel to keep the powder from going into the sealer. If you just want to keep your fresh veggies fresher for a few days in the fridge and aren't intending long-term freezer storage, then use the canisters, not the bags. The best use of the canister, though, is for meat marinading. I like to put my meat for stir fry in it, adding the marinade, vacuum sealing it and letting it marinade for an hour before cooking. It means I don't have marinade overnight.
6/21/2007 - David writes:
Like the others, Good product, We have had our unit for 4 years now. not a problem. We need a larger counter though, we would use it more than!
6/11/2007 - Rick writes:
I agree with all the other defenders of Food Saver. The product works as advertised. One less common thing I use it for all the time is to quick-marinate meats. Just place your beef or lamb in one of their plastic vacuum containers, add your favirite marinade, and vacuum the air out. The vacuum causes the marinade to deeply penetrate the meat, and it always cooks up nicely.
5/19/2007 - Eileen writes:
I've owned a Food Saver for about 4 years now. I have not had a problem with it and in fact, it is one of the only infomercials that I consider honest. I have taken fresh vegetables and blanched them and then vaccuum saved them and they taste fresh when they come out of the freezer. Read directions FIRST! They give great tips on how to save food! Also, the canisters are FABULOUS! Works like a charm!
3/4/2007 - Arthur writes:
I own a Foodsaver, which I bought about 5 years ago. It works great. I have given two of them as gifts to friends and family. There is a slight learning curve to use it, but once you get the hang of it it's a snap. Also, it is a bit of a paradigm shift in terms of food storage, but again once you get used to it, it's worth its weight in gold. Foods in the freezer stay much fresher for a lot longer. I can't believe someone here is actually complaining about fresh vegetables...they tell you in the booklet and video NOT to use the vacuum seal bags on most fresh fruits and vegetables. This works great for fish, meat, cheeze and ordinary leftovers. It's good for many different snack foods too. Also, you can buy things in bulk and keep them on hand in smaller vacuum sealed packaged (things like cereal, rice, oatmeal, dog food, etc.). And you can also wash and re-use the plastic bags. You can vacuum seal things into Mason jars as well. I haven't mentioned all of what you can do with it, but there are plenty of uses that save you both time and money. I have had ONLY one complaint about this machine since I have had it and that is the round plastic canisters they sell to go along with it. Every so often, the canister will not hold the seal. What would help is if there were a small indicator on the top of the lid that would tell you whether the seal was still holding or not, that way you can keep an eye on it. For this reason, I don't use the canisters very often and only for things that have a good shelf life anyway (such as pasta or beans). But overall, I stand by this product 100%!
2/20/2007 - Denise writes:
I've had my Food Saver for three years now and it is still going strong. I prepare my lunches for two weeks to a months which saves me quite a bit of money. I buy whatever vacuum bags are on sale and they work just as well as the Food Saver brand. It's convenient and easy to use. It does seem to work better with certain type containers which are inexpensive and readily available. I actually saved my old Lean Cuisine containers; works perfectly. It is a bit loud, but who cares, as I said before the big plus is that it saves me quite a bit of money. I don't do fast food restaurants, so if I eat out at lunchtime, it can cost about $10 and that's with a coupon. I can prepare two weeks of lunches with my Food Savers for that.
12/20/2006 - Dane writes:
December 20, 2006 Dear InfomercialScams.com I have had my FoodSaver for several years, and find it to be an excellent product. My first food saver wore out after about three years, but I gave it a lot of use. I replaced it with the upgrade "professional" model with two pumps plus an internal storage area for a roll of food saver bags. The "pro" model also comes with a cutting tool that works great. I also have a good collection of the storage cannisters; these work great, as well. All in all, a good product. The reports on your site that this product doesn't work are not valid, in my view. Regards, Dane
10/10/2006 - Monica writes:
Food Saver has saved me from wasting so much food! Even the frozen meat I pull from the freezer and thaw in the fridge, well some days turn into several days when schedules get hectic but the package is airtight and meat does not go sour or rancid in the fridge after 3-4 days as it would if merely packaged from the butcher. I especially appreciate the containers for keeping berries from molding if you can't eat them all in one day. I have had strawberries that stayed perfectly fresh for over 3 weeks (we're BIG smoothie fans). Another factor--my husband is a huge grill-man. And tends to cook enough for the entire neighborhood. Well, I package up the chicken breasts after they come off the grill in pkgs of 2 and freeze. pop them in the microwave on the busy workdays and we have an mmmm-mmmm great tasting dinner in less than 5 minutes. Bottom line, I wouldn't trade my Food Saver for anything!
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