You need some ice to cool drinks or to make some iced beverages – but a look in your freezer tells you that you have none! So, where do you go to get some bags of ice quickly?
Does 7 Eleven sell bags of ice?
Yes, most 7 Eleven stores sell bags of ice. The availability and selection can vary from location to location.
If you want to learn more about bags of ice at 7 Eleven, keep reading as I will cover what size bags the stores sell and how to get them home without the ice melting.
Does 7 Eleven Sell Bags of Ice?
Bags of ice are a product you find in almost all 7 Eleven stores. They sell different sizes from various brands, but not all stores sell all sizes or brands.
The smallest bag you can find in 7 Eleven stores is 3 lbs (e.g., Alhambra Premium Ice), and the biggest is usually 20 lbs (e.g., Reddy Ice Premium Ice), but sometimes you even find 22 lbs bags of ice.
Where Do I Find Bags Of Ice In 7 Eleven Stores?
This differs from store to store. Some 7 Eleven stores keep the bags of ice they sell in a special freezer just outside the store.
In other stores, you will find bags of ice where all the other frozen goods are.
If you have problems finding bags of ice in your local store, ask someone who works there for assistance.
Does 7 Eleven Sell Crushed Ice?
No, 7 Eleven stores only sell bags of ice. These can be used to make your own crushed ice, though. If you have no other option, i.e., there is no other store nearby that sells crushed ice, then it’s a little extra hassle, but possible to use 7 Eleven bags of ice to make crushed ice.
Can I Order Bags Of Ice Online?
You can’t buy bags of ice from Amazon, but you can use companies like Instacart to get ice delivered. E.g., you can buy bags of ice from 7 Eleven via Instacart, which is quite convenient, especially if you cannot transport bags of ice quickly.
Instacart shoppers will transport your bags of ice in an insulated bag, so it should arrive frozen.
What Is The Best Way To Transport Bags Of Ice From 7 Eleven?
If you have a longer distance to travel or it’s very hot outside, you must carry bags of ice in a suitable bag or backpack.
If you carry bags of ice in an insulated backpack like the SPARTER Backpack or the SEEHONOR Insulated Cooler Backpack, it will stay frozen until you get home.
Read our 10 Best Panniers For Groceries to see 10 large bags to attach to your bike for grocery shopping, perfect for ice too!
Is The Ice From 7 Eleven Safe To Consume?
Yes, bags of ice from 7 Eleven are safe to add to drinks. They are safe as long as they have been stored and handled properly. Depending on where your live you may want to ask the clerk at the 7 Eleven if the ice is safe for consumption as many places in the world do have water contamination issues.
However, in the USA ice sold at 7 Eleven is safe for consumption.
In addition, bags of ice even have nutrition facts printed on them – this is a requirement for all products people can eat.
Do Bags Of Ice Go Bad?
You might be surprised, but ice does not stay good forever. While you can keep water and ice for a very long time if you have the perfect conditions, both can become spoilt by microorganisms.
And let’s be real: your freezer at home won’t have the perfect conditions as you will often keep things in your freezer that can cause the freezer environment to become contaminated.
So, while ice can stay in your freezer for a long time, you need to ensure it doesn’t get in contact with contaminated air or products that could cause microorganisms to grow.
If the ice from your bags of ice smells or tastes funny, you should throw them away, as ice that has gone bad can make you sick. It is always possible the ice has been contaminated buy frozen meats or other foods.
Final Thoughts
If your question was, “Does 7 Eleven sell bags of ice?” you now know the answer is “yes.” 7 Eleven is a good place to shop for bags of ice. They might be a little more expensive than other places, but it isn’t such a big deal.
If you have no insulated bag to transport bags of ice, you might be better off using a delivery service – because once your ice cubes melt, you’ll just have a bag of cold water. Realistically a quick trip home will be no problem for a bag of ice, but don’t buy it and head out shopping for the day.
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