Receiving a Meat Order: Product, Quantity and Packaging Checks

Receiving your meat order is the last chance to match your selection to what arrived home before preparation begins. Prepare a clean counter and space in the refrigerator, then quickly check the order. Do not leave packages out of the refrigerator while you are busy with other details.

Match the product first

Check the name, type, stated weight, number of packs and preparation options confirmed in your order. Compare a weight range with the correct range. If raw meat and cooked meals arrive together, handle each according to its instructions.

Check the packaging and data

Check the integrity of the closure and that there is no leakage or visible damage, and read the expiry date and storage instructions. Image or color alone is not enough to prove food safety. If the packaging or arrival conditions appear unsuitable, discontinue use and contact the store to evaluate the condition.

Document the difference clearly

When there is a different product or packaging shortage, keep the order number and take a clear photo of the product and its label. Explain the problem with specific names and numbers. Do not start cooking the different product before it is settled if you need to review or exchange it according to store policy.

Move to suitable storage

Insert what needs to be cooled quickly, and place the raw food in a leak-proof container and on a suitable rack away from ready-to-eat items. Do not open all packages just to check if their labels are clear and if they are sealed properly; Opening the package may change the remaining instructions for use.

Before the first cooking

Check that the product suits your recipe and whether its weight includes bones. Mixed Naimi lamb and mixed camel cuts, for example, require attention to their description and different pieces. Use order and pack details as your reference rather than an abbreviated name remembered from an advert.