Got to love the summer heat in Nevada. After 2-3 days in the mail with no refrigeration and high summer temperatures are the casings still good?
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I would think so, they are salt cured or salt packed. Ours made it the two or three days in the mail and was still cold they double pack them in some kind of insulating envelopes. Askthemeatman says that if they are not kept cold they do develop a odor but it goes away when washed with water or re chilled. Dang! now I want to go make some sausage. if it should not meat "haha get it?" meet your satisfaction he will give your money and shipping back it said 100% satisfaction guaranteed. You wont go wrong with his stuff.
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Ken, if these are the ones packed in water you will have no problem. I have been buying them for years. Much better than packed in salt. They ship well and you should have no problem. Just refrigerate after opening.
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Hi there,If the packet still close, yes is good!After open must to keep it in frozen! I mean it in the freezer! If you keep with the same liquid they don't really frozen!
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Can't speak for your heat in NV but we have had some hot weather here. I got my casing and had no heat related problem. The casing are in a brine (liquid) and don't believe they will suffer from the heat.The casing are very good, worth a try. Good luck
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It arrived in great condition for me, but it was colder when i last ordered. i could imagine that there might be the possibility of melting if shipped in the summer. hope this helps.
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I have had them turn mushy and stick in the heat in the car on a summer vaca trip and then I was afraid to give them to my kids. If it is in your house you could keep them in the fridge if you don't have a/c. But I would worry about shipping like the other person mentioned. I love them for my kids though. They sell them at lots of places and you can watch for them to go on sale.
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No the casings only need to be refrigerated after being opened and then should be recoated with UN IODIZED SALT. Remember to wash these casings (the amount you want to use) in warm water about 30 minutes prior to using. Hope this answers your question.
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I obtained a case that FEMA gave out after Hurricane Ike in 2008. The last time I ate one was in 2013 and it was still good. From the time I got them they were stored at temperatures of 74 - 78 *F. I don't recall how old the case was when I got it (what date was stamped on the side).
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I've refrigerated my Bene-Bac from Day One, when I received it (I live in northern New Mexico and it does get hot here in the summer). Probably that's your best bet--refrigeration.
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We understand your concern. While extended exposure to high temperatures could have an effect on supplements, the shipping time is not long enough to have a significant impact on the quality of the products. The products are kept in a temperature-controlled environment at our facility right up until the time they're shipped to customers. In addition, the bottles are hermetically sealed to provide an oxygen barrier that helps prevent oxidation or spoilage. We test our products throughout the shelf life to ensure they meet the label claim. Since the samples are not refrigerated during shipment, our testing tells us that our supplements withstand heat during shipment without damage to potency. Swanson Health Products
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Matthew, I'm no expert. All I know is that when the packs are dry, feeling like crunchy dry sand when squeezed and pressed and I put them in an air-tight Tupperware box with water in a small container in the box, within a few days they are soft and pliable - having soaked up the humidity/moisture in the enclosed container. Seems you'll have to try a pack and hope they fill your needs. Letting them dry out may be your biggest challenge....watching VERY CAREFULLY in an oven? VERY iffy! Maybe laying in the sun - with frequent checks. Just a thought.
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I live in Texas and we see 110 degree heat but I haven't gone through a complete summer yet. The case seems well constructed and sealed to prevent moisture and foreign substance intrusion.
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Dear Bonnie, We are happy to say that we do ship during the summer. Test results prove that the product continues to meet the label claim for potency which tells us that the supplements are able to withstand heat during shipment without damage. As long as you keep the supplements in a cool, dry place once you receive them, they will be fine. -Kally N
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If your temp is controlled at 70 it probably last a lot longer than an adverage temp of 70 where it will be exposed to higher and lower temps. The lower and more constant the temp the longer it will last. I would guess the foil packs break down.
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Even in summer, the product is only out of refrigeration for a few days during shipping, which is not enough time to cause deterioration below the stated cfus. Over the summer we may add expedited shipping options for those requesting it.
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It's best to keep refrigerated to maintain its potency and efficacy. But I called the company and it can be shipped unrefrigerated for a short time but not during hot weather. Hope that helps.
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I have had mine for a bit now too. And Haven't used them. I don't think they go bad. as long as they don't get warm your good.
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I don't recall if I've used mine at that high of a temp. I have used them under the broiler (gas) for 10 mins or so and they were fine. They are pretty thick and heavy-gauge aluminum...not your typical cheap "big box store" specials. I've had several of those that after a few minutes at a high temp you can actually hear them "pop" when they buckle. I would think these would hold up well at high temps just like most all Calphalon does. Regardless, they have a warranty from Calphalon so if they buckle, send them back. :)
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Keep sealed in a dry, room temp location away from humidity. Give yourself time before ordering to account for the post office!
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These boxes are made of plastic and should last several seasons if they are stored away from freezing with the dirt in them and away from blisteringly hot sun. If you buy them now, just put then in a garage or basement and they should be fine.