What the manufacture date and shelf life for the Sopakco MREs? — 1 Answer

Sopakco Sure-Pak Meals can be stored for up to five years based on storage temperature. Heat may shorten shelf life. Freezing is not recommended as it may damage the seal on the pouches used to package the entrees and side dishes, causing them to spoil. Optimal storage is 70 -50 degrees to ensure maximum shelf life.
70° F - 5.5 years
80° F - 4 years
90° F - 2.5 years
100° F - 1.5 years

Because the shelf life varies based on the individual components and storage temperature, SURE PAK-12 Meals do not have an expiration date. There is, however, a pack date on the bottom of the case in the form of a four-digit number such as “9123”; the “9” represents the year “2019”; the “123” represents the actual day of that year or Julian date; this case was packed on the 123rd day of 2019, May 3, 2019.