I had left these in a cooler bag for a couple of days after they thawed, subsequently containers had a coating of slime. is this normal? or a leak?
74891
YES...this is normal for them...It is disgusting and it never goes away. I ended up throwing them out because they are so messy. Even if you clean them, they lose half their volume, so you soak them again, freeze them, then they end up sliming again in your cooler. I've posted before to others buyer beware. Sorry you had the same problem.
46514
In general it only takes a few hours to thaw, regardless of the container. I typically didn't freeze these though, I used milk storage bags
1176842
I've had mine a few months. I wash them and put them right back in the freezer until I need them again. Sometimes they are in the freezer for weeks between uses. So far no problems.
571648
In my experience, they generally do not leak. I have refrozen contents after my kids only finished off half without problems. However, I usually freeze them upright in a large mug in the freezer, at least initially.
1644319
Appears to be sealed, but who knows? Could be 'resealed'? At any rate, I've been taking them for a couple of months with no negative reaction.
1651304
I didn't refrigerate them and they tasted good for at least a week because I kept the bag sealed (I can't remember if I sealed them in its own bag or in a zip lock bag.) But after that I don't know. I forgot about them after that and worried about getting sick so I threw them out. But I know for a week for sure.
392457
Not sure if condensate but have noticed like cans have gotten sticky with a gel like substance like a little geek came out. I don't rehydrate them all of the time so that may be part of the problem
714812
I am not sure, but have not had any leakage from the containers. It has worked awesome for our dogs and their coats are incredible.
449519
I have had them on my back or laying on them for well over two hours and they were still cold. I had a three hour drive the other day and had them behind my back, they were still cold when I got there Tip, don't freeze them silver side together, they won't last. It is best if you can freeze them in different parts of the freezer so they don't touch, but I freeze mine white side to white side so the silver side is not touching them.
1490975
They forgot to pack it in dry ice so it melted, I'd say it's no good. I've also experienced some of the bags leaking at the corners which would explain why yours leaked
1736535
What do you mean? You just fill them up, put the cap on tightly, and lay them down in the freezer. No spilling. No leaking. Awesome!
21306
I'm not sure what you are asking. Once contents are properly cooled (or flash frozen) they can be placed in a FoodSaver bag, sealed and frozen. If that doesn't answer your question let me know.
2210502
Not sure. I did freeze mine but haven't defrosted them yet. I hope they taste alright. I will post when I do defrost them though. They are the same kind that Whole foods and Trader Joe's sell in small containers. They are not that mushy and they were the hit of my party. Everyone loved them!!!
875381
FWIW, I have had a half dozen similar bags, and if ice cubes are put into them, eventually they leak... To keep them from leaking, either use "blue ice" frozen packs or put the ice cubes in ziplock bags...
81089
I have found them to be mostly leak proof. On occasion I have overfilled the soup container. When I do that there is a bit of soup in the bottom of the warming can. It is a case of operator error.
264303
They are supposed to be stored at cool temps & I received mine in a super hot box. Whatever live bacteria existed were destroyed without a doubt. They should ship them with cold packs. I returned them for this reason & the replacement arrived exactly the same plus was left out in the sun. Would be great if they took care of their product. I won't be ordering again.
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Yes because the package has been compromised. From others that this has happened to said the costumer service was good on returning the product and getting a replacement. Mine didn't have any air in them. So I suggest that if you want and get replacements, use a vacuum sealer like I did to give it added protection while being stored. I have them in me and my wifes bug out bags, and their still sealed even being tossed about while traveling in our vehicles wherever we go... Hope this helps.