Regarding RCIR expiration dates...

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Regarding RCIR expiration dates...

Post by fdsman » Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:24 am

I've got an RCIR Menu Number 2 that has an expiration date of June 29th, 2012.

As I'm sure you're aware it's July 25th at the time of this posting.

Should I be concerned with this? I've seen others eat french rations that are much much older than this and have come out fine.
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Re: Regarding RCIR expiration dates...

Post by cavguy » Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:14 am

I have tried one being a few months out of date. Just do the normal inspection/ smell test. Look for bloating, leakage or weird smells. If nothing you should be good to go.
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Re: Regarding RCIR expiration dates...

Post by housil » Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:11 pm

I´m current eating exp. dates 2007. Once I had a spoiled cheese, that it.

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Re: Regarding RCIR expiration dates...

Post by sw342pd » Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:02 pm

you`re doing fine - do not hesitate to eat - check for the cheese if it`s much, much older!
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Re: Regarding RCIR expiration dates...

Post by German_EPA » Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:16 pm

the epire date is made by the cheese can / milk dessert / fish can in the ration. the rest will have an best by date on minimum 2 years longer.
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Re: Regarding RCIR expiration dates...

Post by Bypah » Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:48 pm

Bro, I have several RCIR's I got 6-7 years ago and most of the items have either expired or getting closer. The french rations stay fresh and edible for a long time as long as you keep them in a cool place. They are like the EPa's, they hold forever.... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock: :shock: :P

So, "Bien manger mon ami ... " :mrgreen:
Enjoy!
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