# How will my meat arrive?

> Your meat items will arrive inside an insulated liner with a frozen gel pack You can expect your items to arrive slightly thawed under refrigeration and safe 

Source: https://help.imperfectfoods.com/en_us/how-will-my-meat-arrive-SJyH61ZOs

Last updated: 2025-06-30T18:50:41.523Z

Each individual item is vacuum packed separately in its own airtight packaging, then frozen before it’s shipped to a Misfits Market distribution center. These items are kept frozen at our facilities before being packed alongside other cold items inside an insulated liner with a frozen gel pack. You can expect your items to arrive slightly thawed at refrigerator temperature (below 40°F) or colder, and they are safe to refreeze if needed. If you ever feel uncertain about the temperature of your meat, please reach out to us! 

Please note that vacuum-sealed meats have a longer shelf life than many fresh meats you might buy from the grocery store that are wrapped in plastic wrap and Styrofoam. Provided the vacuum seal of the package is still intact, your thawed proteins have a specific shelf life in the fridge. After you break the seal, consume the meat in 3 days if chicken, fish, or ground beef, and 5 days for beef and pork cuts. Please refer to the [U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)  Safe Food Handling and Preparation Guidelines](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation) for complete details on the safest way to thaw your proteins. 

  

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