- A wide range of temperatures upon receipt, ranging from (-)23F to 75F. Much of the issue was related to the type of coolant (dry ice best, gel packs worst) and the amount of insulating packaging material surrounding the product.
- Most home delivery companies did not require receipt upon delivery, which means that product can sit on the front porch until the home owner realizes it is there. This can be an issue when the product is shipped as a surprise gift, so the recipient is not expecting it.
- Home delivery companies did not have food safety information on their website
- Products were not properly labeled to indicate the type of meat.
- Microbial loads varied greatly. Pathogen loads varied greatly.
The authors stated that the bigger, better known companies did a better job, but with many companies entering the business channel, there may be more concern.
In the end, buyer beware.
Meatingplace
http://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/73203
Study of meat from home delivery services shows disturbing results
By Rita Jane Gabbett on 5/11/2017
Meatingplace
http://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/73203
Study of meat from home delivery services shows disturbing results
By Rita Jane Gabbett on 5/11/2017
