Are Hormel Compleats safe to eat?

Absolutely. Our line of shelf-stable canned and microwaveable items is fully cooked and can be eaten cold, making them a perfect addition to your emergency kit! FOOD SAFETY: WHICH FOOD ALLERGENS ARE RECOGNIZED IN HORMEL® PRODUCTS?

Do Hormel Compleats need to be microwaved?

Answer: The COMPLEATS® Meals are fully cooked so you can remove it from the tray, place it in an oven safe dish and heat it in the oven until it is warmed through.

Do you have to microwave compleats?

The COMPLEATS® Meals are fully cooked, so a microwave is not needed to enjoy one. They can be taken out of the tray and warmed in a pot. They do need to be stored in a cool, dry place.

What is the shelf life of Hormel Compleats?

18 months
Answer: Hormel Compleats are shelf stable for 18 months.

Where are Hormel Compleats made?

Hormel Foods operates processing facilities in China and Brazil. Any products made at those facilities are produced for Chinese and Brazilian consumers.

Do Hormel Compleats have preservatives?

These items are 100 percent natural with no preservatives or artificial ingredients. Several of our Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals, including chicken Alfredo, chili with beans and Dinty Moore® beef stew, contain no artificial ingredients.

Should Hormel Compleats be refrigerated?

1 of 1 found this helpful. Do you? These meals are all “Shelf Stable” and do not need to be refrigerated if they remain sealed. Once you break the seal you must eat the meal or refrigerate it until it is consumed.

How do you heat Hormel Compleats?

Microwave for 1 minute. Let stand for 1 minute, if desired. Remove film. Serve and Enjoy!

Do you have to refrigerate Hormel Compleats?

No, they do not. They are shelf stable so you can store them at room temperature.

Can you boil Hormel Compleats?

They have just recently started using the brand names “Compleats” and “Chili Meats”. Each entree can be eaten either hot or cold. For hot meals, you can warm the food up in its container either in the microwave or is boiling water. Each entree averages between 200 and 300 calories.

Why do Hormel Compleats not need to be refrigerated?

These items are not refrigerated in the stores where they are purchased, and they do not need to be refrigerated in your home – UNLESS you open one of them and don’t cook it. These meals are all “Shelf Stable” and do not need to be refrigerated if they remain sealed.