Frequently Asked Questions
Don't worry! It’s actually totally normal for gel packs to be slightly melted upon arrival—that’s just them doing their job by releasing cold air into the box. As long as your meals feel cool to the touch and the proteins are below 41°F, they are perfectly safe to enjoy. We have thoroughly tested our insulation to withstand different climates and seasons.
We strongly recommend you transfer your meals immediately to the refrigerator upon delivery. If anything feels warm or you have concerns, please discard them and reach out to our Customer Experience Team right away so we can make it right.
Factor is actually a favorite for singles because it takes the "work" out of cooking for one. There’s no grocery shopping, no measuring, and—best of all—zero food waste.
Every meal is chef-prepared and perfectly portioned for one person.
Get the full scoop on your fuel! Because our menu is always evolving, nutrition and ingredients vary from plate to plate. Check out the details for any meal by clicking its photo on our menu page before you order.
Some of our breakfast options work well to be split in two for a lighter breakfast.
While our meals are not designed specifically for weight loss, they can help you meet your nutrition-related goals depending on how you combine our meals with the other food you enjoy in a day. Our meals can make portion-controlled, balanced eating a consistent part of your routine.
For more direction on how to fit our meals into your weight-loss plan, click here to schedule a complimentary nutrition coaching session with a dietitian from our nutrition team.
Allergen information is listed on the website and on the physical packaging. As noted in our Terms and Conditions, we strongly recommend that customers with food allergen sensitivities or restrictions carefully review individual product packages for the most updated information regarding ingredients and allergen declaration before consuming. Additionally, we recommend reviewing the ingredient list on our website, prior to selecting meals, to determine if they contain any ingredients you are unable to consume.
All of our meals are delivered to you in completely BPA-free CPET individual plastic containers!
CPET stands for Crystallizable PolyEthylene Terephthalate. These plastics are safe for food storage as well as heating in the microwave or oven.
We ship our meals in insulated boxes with gel packs that will keep the box at refrigerated temperatures for quite a long time! We thoroughly test them in all seasons across all climates.
Keep in mind that it is normal for the gel packs to be slightly melted by the time they arrive. This is because they release cold air into the box as they melt. The cold air does dissipate quickly when you open the box, so you should transfer the meals to the fridge immediately.
The health of our customers and the safety of our food has always been the #1 priority for Factor and while COVID-19 is very much top of mind to all of us these days, it is only one of many food safety concerns that the ready-to-eat meals businesses (such as restaurants, grocery stores and Factor) manage every day.
We take this responsibility seriously and always meet or exceed the ongoing guidance from the experts at CDC, FDA, USDA and Health Departments across all aspects of our business and are taking extra precautions to provide further assurance to our customers during this current pandemic.
- Our kitchen and production facility undergoes a full, “deep” sanitation daily as well as multiple sanitation cleaning of all equipment throughout the day.
- Employees are given a health screening as they arrive at work and are sent home if they are ill; all employees properly wash their hands every time they enter a food production area and always wear gloves and masks when they handle food. They are provided clean coats, which are changed at specific times during each day. Hair and beard nets have always been worn throughout our production facility with 100% compliance.
- The Factor facility is permitted by the Health Department whose standards mirror or exceed those of the USDA, FDA and Illinois Department of Health. We operate with robust quality and food safety protocols which are designed specifically for our facility. And of course, our kitchen adheres to USDA cooking/cooling temperature requirements.
- Employees who pack your weekly order wear masks and gloves when handling the packaged meals and equipment is regularly wiped down and sanitized.
Here is a link to the FDA's frequently asked questions site regarding COVID-19.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Experience Team with any questions by calling 888.573.5727.
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