I noticed this morning there was moisture on the inside of the jar I keep them in and they feel hot when touched. Is this normal? Are they still good?
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Probably not. They react to the O2 in whatever environment they are in. If you are keeping them in a mason jar there is a lot of O2 in there, especially if you are constantly opening the jar. Best way to use them is to plan ahead and use them only as needed. I use them when dehydrating vegetables or making jerky. I portion out the vegetables or jerky into vacuum bags, open the vacuum bag containing the Oxy-Sorbs, take out the number required and immediately reseal the bag containing them. I then put a Oxy-Sorb AND a desiccant packet into the vacuum bag with the product and seal it. I keep all the dehydrated products in PLASTIC .50 caliber ammo cans in a freezer, (labeled, dated, etc.) and have found NO deterioration in the products for over 3 years. The Oxy-Sorb is great for long-term storage of products, if used properly.
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Don't eat them, and don't microwave them until they melt or start to steam. Probably not a good idea to leave them in the car on a 100F day either, but like Richard M. said, they tend to stick Prop 65 on everything in Cali. It's just a warning that there might (might!) be something potentially toxic/poisonous (i.e. plastic, neoprene, almost anything you shouldn't eat) in them. Don't gnaw on them and you should be fine.
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I have kept them a couple of months and they were still good. Don't know if there is a problem with time. They wouldn't last as long if kept in a hot place. I keep them in a pantry that is pretty cool.
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Mine were fine, although I received them a few months ago. I've been eating them and they are great; the container keeps them fresh.
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I agree with the others... I keep them in a kitchen cabinet at room temperature (well away from the stove/oven). Never had any problems.
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They are very very hot. . The smell makes your eyes water they are that hot... As to the hottest. . So far they are to me
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They are reasonably warm. They do retain moisture if your hands perspire. If you leave them in the car overnight, next morning they will be cold.
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I really doubt anything bad should happen, as long as they did not get too hot. Follow the instructions on the package they should be fine.
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Andrew ... I ordered a case of 12 back in March of this year,date on the individual inner packs was 3-20-2014 Soooo thats plenty of time to devour these .I'm just now on the last inner pack and its as fresh as the first one I opened.If you keep them in a cool dry place you should have no problem with the freshness.I did put them"inner packs" in zip lock bags for good measure though "just in case ".This seemed to work great for me.Hope this helps.I'm getting ready to order another case,these taste great and are good for you too.Order and ENJOY!
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Mine have no issues with moisture, and I have one on each of my tanks. They've been running for over a year with no incident of problems. I would be hesitant to put them in a plastic bag though, sounds like a fire risk without needing to do so.
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I've had mine in the fridge for like 2 months already, I don't use them often. They get hard, sure, but after you microwave them they're as soft as a cloud again.
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You are fine. I left mine in the oven over night. I also have some that I kept in a plastic bag or easy treat giving. They are fine. :)
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Sorry you don't like them this fresh. That's why they're so moist. We're all conditioned to expect the store bought variety that's treated with preservatives. That's to extend shelf life. Fine if you like it. I preferred to get used to these beauties. My only suggestion would be to dry them in the oven on a cookie sheet at about 200 degrees. Check them every 10 minutes until they reach your desired level of dryness.Good luck!
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not as tight as I would have wanted them to be.the dallas dry heat doesnot pose a humidity problem though.they are a eye candy on the countertop for me.I store loose tea ,sugar in them and have not encountered a moisture issue in 3 months use.
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They should be ok vacuum sealed. Maybe store them in the fridge or freezer. I keep mine in their original packaging in my pantry and have not had any problems with melting. And I keep my home pretty warm. The only concern would be if there is an ingredient that would go rancid and make you sick. But I don't see anything just glancing at it, that stands out as a problem there.
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I'm assuming you had something hot inside. That is not normal. It normally means you've lost the insulating capability of the unit. I believe these are vacuum sealed. It sounds like you've lost that seal.
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I've had mine for a while, so it may not be a good indicator... No oily feeling when I squeezed a couple cloves. Though, they are still very aromatic.