Questions & Facts About Atkins Products

We do not recommend consuming any Atkins product if it is thawed due to the risk of bacteria growth.

The tray is not designed as a permanent container and should not be reused.

Follow the 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.

Atkins shakes are packaged in Tetra Pak’s 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.

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. We follow all FDA guidelines for notification of allergens.

Atkins labels their food products that contain ingredients that are major food allergens, with a “CONTAINS” statement per FDA regulations as follows:

“Place the word “Contains,” followed by the name of the food source from which the major food allergen is derived, immediately after or adjacent to the list of ingredients, in a type size that is no smaller than that used for the ingredient list”.

The only time that this “Contains” allergen statement would need to be placed on the front panel would be if this were a single ingredient food, which doesn’t apply to any Atkins products.
Please be sure to read the declared allergen statement along with the ingredients on any products you purchase as your health and wellbeing is our number one concern.

Our bars are made on automated manufacturing lines where they produced and packaged by machine automation. This reduces the risk of contamination due to the lack of human intervention and ensures product consistency.

To find a list of all Atkins Product, click our PRODUCTS tab to view our Fresh Recipe Delivery, Atkins Meal Kits, Bars, Frozen Meals, Shakes, and Treats.

Please visit the our STORE LOCATOR tab and simply enter your city/state or zip code to view a list of stores in your area that carry Atkins products.

To order Atkins Bars, Shakes and Treats visit http://shop.atkins.com/. You can also call 1-855-972-0514 to place an order.

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 are designed for the requirements of the Atkins Diet which limits net carbohydrates. When dieters eat less than 50 net carbohydrates as is recommended, it has a diuretic effect on the kidneys and speeds up the amount of salt and water your kidneys get rid of. We recommend supplementing with additional sodium in the early stages of the diet to make up for this diuretic effect on your kidneys. There is a range of sodium values in our meals. If you have specific health related issues, we recommend consulting with your physician about whether or not our Frozen Meals are appropriate for you.

When addressing the FDA Rounding Rule, the FDA does not require manufactures to print fractional amounts on the Nutrition Facts panel. Therefore, some foods may have hidden Carbs.

For more information regarding the FDA Rounding Rule, please click on the link below:
FDA

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and crossbreeds of these grains. Gluten has a negative impact on those who are afflicted with Celiac Disease which is a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. To read more about Celiac Disease please see resource link below.

Atkins offers several gluten free options that are clearly labeled and marketed as such. Please visit Atkins.com to discover these tempting selections. These gluten free products are not certified gluten free by any third party organization, but does meet the requirements of the rule set by the FDA. Please see a summary of the FDA’s definition below.

For those products that are NOT labeled gluten free, please be aware there is a potential risk that these items may/will contain gluten.

How does the FDA define “gluten-free”?

• FDA defines “gluten-free” as meaning that the food either is inherently gluten free; or,
• Foods can be labeled “gluten free if the food does not contain any of the following:

1. an ingredient that is any type of wheat, rye, barley or crossbreeds of these grains
2. an ingredient derived from these grains and that has not been processed to remove gluten; or,
3. an ingredient derived from these grains and that has been processed to remove gluten, if it results in the food containing 20 parts per million (ppm) or more gluten in the food.

• Any unavoidable presence of gluten in the food must be less than 20 ppm.

Foods can be labeled “gluten-free,” if they meet the definition and otherwise comply with the following requirements.

Read more about the FDA’s standard for gluten free labeling at: https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/Allergens/ucm362880.htm

Additional resources:

Read more about Celiac Disease at: https://celiac.org/celiac-disease/understanding-celiac-disease-2/what-is-celiac-disease/#oVTLkVzZqKkkICFY.99

Atkins products are not certified Kosher or Halal due to the use of collagens in many of our products.