I'm planning to order Dippin' Dots online. What are the key storage requirements, how long do they last after shipping, and what are the essential safety precautions for handling the dry ice they arrive with? Based on this, is ordering a week in advance feasible?
Navigate to dippindots.com. Locate and click the 'Online Ordering Policy' link in the footer. On the 'Online Ordering Policy' page, identify information about product shelf life, home freezer limitations, and methods to extend frozen life. Locate and click the 'Dry Ice Safety Instructions' link on the 'Online Ordering Policy' page. On the 'Dry Ice Safety Guidelines' page, find the temperature of dry ice and handling precautions. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the user's questions.
State that Dippin' Dots cannot be placed or stored in a home freezer. State that Dippin' Dots must be consumed within 48 hours from the time they ship from the facility (not from when received). Explain that the frozen life can be extended if there is adequate dry ice inside the cooler, kept on top of the ice cream, and the container is kept in an environment of 70°F or below. Mention that dry ice is -109 degrees Fahrenheit and requires careful handling with gloves. Conclude that ordering a week in advance is not feasible due to the 48-hour shelf life without continuous and significant dry ice replenishment, making it impractical for a party next weekend.