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The table that follows shows surveyed shelf-life for Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) under a range of temperature conditions. Due to temperature variations that occur in the facilities where MREs are stored, however, it is often impossible to determine actual shelf-life. Shelf life is more predictable where a climate controlled environment is maintained throughout the entire life of the product.
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Sustained Storage
Temperatures °F
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Estimated Shelf-life
(in months)
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| 120° |
1 |
| 110° |
5 |
| 100° |
18 |
| 90° |
30 |
| 80° |
48 |
| 70° |
66 |
| 60° |
84 |
| 50° or less |
96 |
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NOTES:
No product guarantee or warranty is implied by the table above, nor should it be interpreted as such. It is intended for educational use only.
The table above references sustained temperatures. MREs are not usually stored in climate controlled or air-conditioned facilities for long periods of time and product nutritional value and shelf-life may be compromised if an average temperature is not maintained. MREs should not be stored at temperatures of 25° - 30° F due to possible reduction in quality. Frozen storage is not recommended.
Rough handling of a frozen package can result in broken seals and food spoilage.
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