Food Safety & Handling
At Dero Meal Prep, every meal is prepared fresh in a licensed commercial kitchen and delivered directly to you. To ensure the best experience and your safety, please follow the guidelines below.
Refrigeration & Storage
- Refrigerate your meals immediately upon delivery or pickup. Do not leave meals unrefrigerated for more than 4 hours.
- All meals should be stored at or below 40°F (4°C).
- Consume all meals by the expiration date listed on your packaging.
- Do not consume any meal that appears spoiled, has an off odor, or has exceeded the expiration date on your packaging.
- Dero Meal Prep is not responsible for spoilage resulting from improper storage or handling after delivery or pickup.
Reheating Instructions
Microwave (recommended):
Remove lid. Microwave for 1–3 minutes (heating times may vary based on microwave wattage). Heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Oven:
Remove meal from plastic container and transfer to an oven-safe dish. Cover with foil and heat at 325°F (163°C) for 10–15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Never reheat a meal more than once.
Expiration Date
Every meal is labeled with an expiration date. Do not consume meals past the date listed on your packaging.
Consumer Advisory
All proteins served by Dero Meal Prep are cooked to USDA-recommended minimum internal temperatures. The following standards are followed in our kitchen:
- Chicken: minimum 165°F (74°C)
- Pork: minimum 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest
- Ground Beef: minimum 160°F (71°C)
- Whole Muscle Beef (steak): minimum 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest
- Eggs: fully cooked through baking or direct heat to a minimum of 160°F (71°C)
Individuals who are pregnant, elderly, immunocompromised, or have underlying health conditions should consult a physician before consuming any prepared food product.
Allergen & Nutrition Disclaimer
At Dero Meal Prep, we are committed to transparency about what goes into our meals. Please read the following carefully before placing your order.
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Allergen Information
Our meals are prepared in a licensed commercial kitchen that handles all of the following common allergens:
– Milk / Dairy
– Eggs
– Wheat / Gluten
– Soy
– Tree Nuts
– Peanuts
– Fish
– Shellfish
– Sesame
While we take every reasonable precaution to prevent cross-contamination, our kitchen is not an allergen-free facility. We cannot guarantee that any meal is completely free from trace amounts of any allergen. Shared equipment and preparation surfaces may come into contact with allergens even when not listed as a direct ingredient in a specific meal.
If you have a known food allergy or sensitivity — especially a severe or life-threatening allergy — we strongly encourage you to contact us before placing your order to discuss your specific needs.
By placing an order, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the allergen information for each item in your order and accept the inherent risks associated with shared-facility preparation.
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Ingredient Information
Ingredient information for each menu item is listed on the individual product pages. It is your responsibility to review this information prior to ordering. Ingredients may change from week to week as our menu rotates. We recommend reviewing ingredient information each time you place a new order.
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Nutrition & Macro Information
Calorie, protein, carbohydrate, fat, and fiber information is provided on each meal label and on our product pages as a courtesy. This information is an estimate only, calculated using standard nutritional databases.
These estimates are not the result of laboratory testing and may vary based on:
– Natural variation in raw ingredients
– Preparation methods and portion sizes
– Supplier or sourcing changes
This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional dietary, medical, or nutritional advice. If you have specific medical dietary requirements, please consult a registered dietitian or licensed healthcare provider before using our products.
Dero Meal Prep makes no medical claims regarding the health benefits of our meals. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.