Yes — sous vide is completely safe when following time/temperature guidelines. Food is pasteurized at the correct temperature. The FDA and food science community have extensively validated sous vide cooking safety.

Do I need special bags?

Freezer-grade zip-lock bags work fine for most sous vide cooking. For long cooks (24+ hours) or higher temperatures, food-grade vacuum seal bags are recommended. BPA-free bags are widely available.

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