Oyster feast and Phyto-feast temperature

[JustDewwit]

Just recently ordered these to which left Indiana on Monday and arrived in Florida today Wednesday @ 5:11. Immediately I check the temp due to first time ordering. Are these temps ok for mail order Reef Nutrition products?

 

[rkpetersen]

I buy them refrigerated from my LFS and keep them refrigerated at home, so I probably wouldn't be thrilled with those numbers. Although I can't say for sure if either product would be damaged. Might depend on how long they were warm and if they were shipped with a cold pack.

 

[JustDewwit]

I buy them refrigerated from my LFS and keep them refrigerated at home, so I probably wouldn't be thrilled with those numbers. Although I can't say for sure if either product would be damaged. Might depend on how long they were warm and if they were shipped with a cold pack.

Thanks, they were shipped with a Cold pack which was the same temp as bottles.

 

[lapin]

I would email Reeds and ask if they dont appear on this thread. They are real good about answering questions.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Little extra bacteria if warmed up. Is win win . More food for our creatures. Bottles will be fine

 

[Larry L]

Time to ask @Reef Nutrition !

 

[DSC reef]

I honestly think the temps are fine if you got them into the fridge right after but give @Reef Nutrition a chance to respond.

 

[Reef Nutrition]

Thanks so much for tagging me, everyone. What a great group we have here.

The product should be fine. We've had people leave it out for 24 - 48 hours at room temperature with no issue. We don't like to let the product warm up during shipping, which is why we add a lot of ice. As long as you keep it refrigerated from now on, it will last to expiration and possibly beyond. We are very conservative with our expiration dates.

I recommend that you open each product and give it a sniff. If you detect a strong "rotten eggs" odor, which is unmistakable, then the product is spoiled and should be discarded. The products do have a distinct odor, but not rotten egg/sulfur smell. The color looks fine, and thanks for submitting pictures.

If you see any deterioration with the products before expiration, please let me know in a message.

Thanks for submitting your question on Reef2Reef!

Best,
Chad

 

[JustDewwit]

Thanks so much for tagging me, everyone. What a great group we have here.

The product should be fine. We've had people leave it out for 24 - 48 hours at room temperature with no issue. We don't like to let the product warm up during shipping, which is why we add a lot of ice. As long as you keep it refrigerated from now on, it will last to expiration and possibly beyond. We are very conservative with our expiration dates.

I recommend that you open each product and give it a sniff. If you detect a strong "rotten eggs" odor, which is unmistakable, then the product is spoiled and should be discarded. The products do have a distinct odor, but not rotten egg/sulfur smell. The color looks fine, and thanks for submitting pictures.

If you see any deterioration with the products before expiration, please let me know in a message.

Thanks for submitting your question on Reef2Reef!

Best,
Chad

Smells [emoji108] Thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated.