How long do MREs really last?

Posted by Empty_Equivalent6013@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 38 comments

I recently acquired two boxes of MREs because they’re a year away from their expiration date. These are the exact same MREs they give to servicemen and women (at least they’re the same kind from my time 05-11).

I’ve read a couple different things regarding actual shelf life. I’ve heard a variety of different time frames and I’ve heard different things about what happens when they expire. I’ve heard don’t eat them so you don’t get food poisoning and I’ve heard that the taste is the only thing affected.

What do you guys know?