As long as the individual MRE components aren't damaged, punctured, (or swelling!), they should still be edible. If you want to really be safe, don't base your nutritional health on 10-year old MREs. But for occasional eating or camping, you're probably ok.
How long does the average MRE last?
five years
Can you eat 30 year old MREs?
The MREs are still edible after all of these years, even the really old ones. They didn't even have to freeze them or otherwise take any care to store them.16 Jul 2015
Do military MREs expire?
Most of all, MREs are very sensitive to temperature, so their storage conditions affect how long one can last. An MRE at average temperatures of 75° F will last for about five years.24 Sept 2020
What MREs do the US military use?
- Chili w/Beans. Mexican Style Corn. Crackers. Jam. Dairy shake. Candy. Red Pepper. Spoon. Flameless Heater. Hot Beverage Bag.
- Veggie Burger in BBQ Sauce. Dried Fruit. Chocolate Banana Muffin Top. Wheat Snack Bread. Gum. Hot Sauce. Spoon. Lemon Tea. Flameless Heater. Hot Beverage Bag.
What company makes the military MRE?
SOPAKCO, a food-processing and manufacturing company, has been keeping Guardsmen, soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen fed on the front lines since 1943. It makes MREs, or Meals, Ready-to-Eat, and has been for more than 75 years. The South Carolina company is the largest supplier of the rations in the United States.24 Mar 2020
Someone in the military: if you know someone active in the military, there's a chance they can get some MREs for you. Full-time military personnel and part-time reservists/National Guard often get these during training/field exercises. Army Surplus Stores: you can almost always find MREs at these places.
Can a civilian buy MREs?
MREs can be purchased by civilians directly from the contractors who supply MREs to the United States Government. These MREs are very similar to genuine US Government MREs, differing only in minor details (i.e., design of case and bag or type of spoon).
What is the average price of an MRE?
The cost of MREs varies, but prices may start as low as $2 and cost up to $18.99. The manufacturer as well as the type of food (meal versus snack versus side dish) can affect the price of an MRE, as can packaging and shipping.
How much do soldiers pay for MREs?
The internal cost of a 12 pack case of MREs is $86.98 (approx. $7.25 a meal) to the government, much higher than what is actually paid to vendors.
Is it legal to own MREs?
Yes. It is illegal to buy or sell Military MREs (meals ready to eat). There exist civilian versions that are legal to buy or sell.
What companies make military MREs?
Company Annual Revenue
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1. Sopakco $59.2 Mil
2. Emergency Essentials $45.9 Mil
3. Wornick Company $32.2 Mil
4. AmeriQual Group $6.3 Mil