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Food Safety Tips

Atkins Products

Atkins Bars & Shakes

  1. Atkins shakes do not need to be refrigerated until after they are opened. Atkins shakes are packaged in Tetra Paks that allows even the most sensitive products (like our milk based shakes) to stay fresh up to 12 months without refrigeration. The cap on the Tetra Pak cuts through a foil seal when opened; therefore the shake is completely sealed until you are ready to consume it.
  2. Atkins bars contain known allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat and milk.) Bars that do not contain a specific allergen are produced in facilities where these products are used, therefore cross contamination can occur. Please check labels before consuming.
  3. Do not consume expired Atkins product. We cannot guarantee the product's freshness and quality once past the expiration date. If you purchased the product after the 'Best Used By' date, we suggest you return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund or exchange.

Atkins Frozen Meals

  1. Do not consume an Atkins Frozen Meal if it has been thawed, due to the risk of bacteria growth.
  2. Do not reuse Atkins Frozen Meal trays. It is not designed as a permanent container and should not be reused.
  3. Follow Frozen Meal package directions while being mindful that microwave ovens do vary and can cook unevenly which can result in cold spot where bacteria can survive. Overcooking can cause the food to become tough or rubbery. We suggest cooking at the minimum amount of time, then heating in 30 second increments until the meal is heated through. For more information on how to microwave food properly - watch this video.
  4. Do not heat Atkins Frozen Meals in a toaster oven, as they are generally too small and may burn the tray.

Food Safety

Here at Atkins, we care about your health. We've teamed up with to keep you and your family safe.

Follow these four steps to keep food safe from harmful bacteria:

1. Clean: Wash Hands and Surfaces Often


2. Separate: Don't Cross-Contaminate!


3. Cook: Cook to Proper Temperatures

  • Food is safely cooked when it reaches a high enough internal temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause food borne illness. Use a food thermometer to measure the internal temperature of cooked foods. Refer to the heat it up chart for the safe internal temperatures. The best way to Fight BAC!® is to:

4. Chill: Refrigerate Promptly!

  • Always marinate food in the refrigerator.
  • Use or discard refrigerated food on a regular basis. Check the cold storage chart for optimum storage times.