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Frequently Asked Questions
- I’m unable to find one of my favorite Grill Mates® products? Do you still manufacture it? Can you help me locate it?
We are glad to help you find your favorite product. Check our Discontinued Product List to ensure it is still being manufactured. If we still make it, find the product on our website and click on the “Where to Buy” box to find online retailers as well as stores near you that carry the product and have it in stock. We suggest contacting the store prior to making a special trip to ensure it is still in stock. If your local store doesn’t show up on our locator, we advise you to speak with your store manager about availability as they may be able to order it for you.
- Can I order Grill Mates® products from you directly?
While we do not currently have a direct order service, most of our products can be purchased online. Just use the search feature on the top right-hand corner of our website to find the product page and click on the red “Where to Buy” box to find online retailers that carry the product and have it in stock.
*Not all retailers participate in our “Where to Buy” feature. If you cannot find a product at your local store, we recommend that you speak with your local store manager about availability.
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Do you accept ideas or suggestions, including for new products?
Thank you for your interest in our products. As a practice, we do not accept ideas or suggestions relating to new products, flavors, packaging, marketing, or recipes as we have departments devoted to product and marketing innovation.
While we appreciate feedback on our products, if you still choose to submit an idea or suggestion, you understand and agree that our Website Terms of Use and/or Note about Unsolicited Submissions applies to such submissions.Thank you for being a fan!
- How can I get coupons for your products?
Thanks for your interest in our products! While we don’t mail out coupons, from time to time you will find sales on our products in your local grocery store, and we sometimes have digital coupons available online and through mobile coupon apps. Offering coupons through a variety of sources allows us to reach not only loyal consumers, such as yourself, but also new consumers in hope that they will try our products.
- Who do I contact concerning donations?
Donations requests can be made via email at cdc@mccormick.com or by mail. All written requests for donations must be on your organization’s letterhead and received six weeks prior to your event. Please give information concerning type of fundraiser and approximate number of participants. For more information about our Charitable Guidelines, please visit https://www.mccormickcorporation.com/company/responsibility/charitable-donations. Address the letter to:
McCormick & Co., Inc.
24 Schilling Road, Suite 1
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Attn: Charitable Donations Committee - Where can I find nutrition information for a Grill Mates® product?
Grill Mates® has nutrition information posted on our product pages. Just visit the “Flavors” section of our website at https://www.mccormick.com/grill-mates/flavors
- Can I use Grill Mates® marinades for grilled vegetables?
Yes! For example, the Zesty Herb and Montreal Steak varieties complement grilled vegetables nicely. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Can I reuse the marinade?
No! Marinades should only be used once on raw meat products, including poultry and fish. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Can I substitute fish instead of meat when using a marinade?
Yes, but marinate only firm-fleshed fish steaks, such as tuna, salmon, swordfish and halibut, as well as shrimp. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes only. Longer marinating time will cause the fish and shrimp to become mushy.
- Will McCormick Grill Mates® marinade tenderize meat?
No. Our Grill Mates® marinades will not tenderize meat. They are flavor marinades.
- Why do I have to use a glass dish or a plastic bag to marinate food?
The acid in the marinade will pull the metallic flavor from metal bowls.
- Can I use Grill Mates® marinades to marinate longer than 30 minutes?
Yes. Be aware that the longer you marinate, the stronger the flavor will become. Beef can be marinated overnight and chicken for several hours in the refrigerator. Fish or shrimp should only be marinated for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- What should the internal temperature be for meat and poultry?
Ground beef 160°F
Beef steaks
Medium-rare steak 135°F
Medium steak 145°F
Medium-well steak 155°F
Well done steak 165°F
Let the steak rest for 5 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute throughout the steak. The temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees after resting.Fresh lamb 145°F to 170°F
Medium-rare lamb 145°F
Medium lamb 160°F
Medium-well lamb 165°F
Well done lamb 170°FFresh pork 145°F to 150°F
Poultry 165° to 170°F
- Where can I find the Grilling Flavor Forecast?
Click here to see the latest Grilling Flavor Forecast.