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The purpose of double wrapping is to prevent non-kosher food from entering the meal and “contaminating” it with non-kosher food. Two layers are used “in case” something gets through the first layer.

The accepted procedure by the Kosher community, including most kosher certifying bodies and chaplains, follows. This is applicable only to the stand-up plastic pouches, not the foil pouches.

Wipe out any noticeable spills in the microwave. Vent the stand-up, plastic pouch by pulling the corner back slightly at the tear notch and stand it on a paper plate. Place a simple covering over the pouch using, for example, an upside-down plastic or paper bag, or plastic wrap. Put the meal in the microwave and warm for one (1) minute. (NOTE: Even though the time depends on power settings & altitude, one (1) minute is usually long enough in most microwaves.)

The outer covering or bag becomes one of the two layers of double wrapping and the slightly vented plastic pouch is the second layer. Since steam is going out of the vented corner as the meal warms, the rabbis have determined that the opening for venting does not negate the double wrapping requirement. The consumer could always put another paper plate, paper towel or napkin under and above the pouch for further protection if they feel more comfortable for any reason.

Every case of My Own Meal® kosher certified rations and meal kits has two codes printed on the side of the Master Case.

1. The first code is the date assembled and reads as: “PACK DATE: DAY MONTH YEAR”.
2. The second code is the Best By date. It is coded as “BEST BY MONTH YEAR”. This month and year is the date by which we recommend consuming the ration. While some of the components inside the master case may have a later Best By date printed on its packaging, including the My Own Meal® main course meals, we use the earliest Best By date for any one of the components inside that case to establish the “Best By” date for the entire assembled ration.

We maintain our inventory to assure our state of readiness to meet surges in unexpected demand and/or emergencies. We recommend that you inquire as to the current “Best By” date of the inventory at the time of your order if remaining shelf life is important to your purchase decision. We ship on a FIFO basis.

On the back of every pouch you will see “BEST BY:” followed by a date written as MM/YYYY, meaning the two digit month followed by the four digit year. The Best By date indicates a date by which the meal is the most flavorful. Meals can be consumed after that date, but the taste may not be as flavorful or the color as vibrant.

We ship to customers on a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) basis.