Food Safety

WHAT DOES THE “BEST BY DATE” MEAN?

The best by date printed on our packaging is the date we know the product will still be as fresh as the day it was packaged. We cannot guarantee the optimal quality of any of our products after the best by date (or more than three days after the package is opened). Simply put, we don’t recommend consuming any product after the date listed on the package.

DO YOUR PRODUCTS HAVE TO BE REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN?

If the package has not been opened, Jack Link’s products will remain fresh without refrigeration. Once the package has been opened, be sure to refrigerate or eat within three days.

We advise against freezing the meat snacks as they won’t provide an optimal snacking experience. Sure, they’re still perfectly fit for consumption, but their texture and taste can change (rarely for the better).

WHAT’S THE SMALL WHITE PACKET IN MY JERKY BAG?

It’s not a prize or a bonus snack. The small white package that is clearly labeled “Do Not Eat” is an FDA-approved oxygen absorber that helps to preserve freshness.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY JERKY HAS MOLDED?

Each bag that leaves our facilities is checked by our quality team and stamped with our Jack Link’s Guarantee seal. If the jerky is somehow exposed to oxygen throughout the transportation or shelving process, it could result in mold.

If you have an issue with your product, contact us. We’ll make it right.