Is it illegal to buy military MRE?
Although you may have seen “genuine military MREs” for sale, it is illegal to buy or sell military MREs. Back in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina, military personnel were reported to have sold them with the intent of making a profit.
Where can I buy army MRE?
Where to find them?
- Someone in the military: if you know someone active in the military, there’s a chance they can get some MREs for you.
- Army Surplus Stores: you can almost always find MREs at these places.
- Gun shows: you can usually find MREs at a local gun show.
How much does a military MRE cost?
MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) Genuine U.S. Military Surplus (1 Pack) Assorted Flavor
| List Price: | $24.99 Details |
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| Price: | $18.75 |
| You Save: | $6.24 (25%) |
Who makes MRE meals for the military?
Wornick Foods
Wornick Foods, run in part by Air Force veteran Tom Miller, is one of only three companies allowed to make the field rations known as MREs — Meals Ready-to-Eat — for the U.S. Armed Forces.
How many years do MREs last?
five years
The average MRE shelf life lasts five years in 75 degrees F. If kept in cooler conditions, they can last well over 10 years and still be safe to eat. However, you should note that an MRE will only last about a month if stored in 120 degrees F. The date on an MREs is the “inspection date” rather than an expiry date.
Do MREs have to be frozen?
When choosing an area in your home to store your MREs, it should be dry, cool and protected. You should also ensure that the temperature is cold, yet not frozen. It is not advisable to freeze MREs as the packaging could break. It is advisable to avoid freezing MREs.
Can you eat a 20 year old MRE?
Like with canned food products, an MRE’s quality of taste will decline the longer it is in storage. The nutritional value will drop, as well. Many MRE users have reported that they could eat MREs that were ten or more (in some cases, almost twenty) years older, though the taste wasn’t anything to write home about.
