I am a bit confused... Does the shelf life of 5 years begin after first use? Or 5 years even if unused? Does it have a manufactured date on it? If we don't use them do we need to replace them every 5 years?
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There's actually no longer a shelf life listed. It was initially 3 years, then 5 years, and now Vestergaard of Switzerland (the manufacturer) has removed the notice completely. They were designed for use in African countries where the constant hot sun degrades any plastic, and the shelf life notice was created in case some users left them outside for years in the sun. Turns out it wasn't much of an issue to worry about, so the shelf life notice has been lifted. You can use it, store it, and use it again without problem. Just be sure it's totally dry inside before storing - in fact you can store it uncapped to be sure.
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Honestly, I dont know about shelf life. I do know that the food i ordered two years ago I just used and it was fine. The dehydrated foods just last.
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this is an emergency product, so it's typically between 15-30 (depending on particular product) years as they are manufactured under oxygen-free environment. Don't know the exact date as mine is in my emergency storage and just don't remember exactly. It is recommended that items be used and replaced every 15 years or so. Hope this helps.
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Hello Rebecca,While mypatriotsupply doesn't specifically say how long of a shelf life it has, I think it's fair to say that it has a 5+ year shelf life (being hermetically sealed). If stored in a cool and dark environment, perhaps much longer. Hope this helps!
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Not sure about the shelf life, but I've had mine up to two years if stored in a cool dry place .. maybe even longer, asthey are sealed in plastic....
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I always refrigerate mine. Not sure what the shelf life is, as it doesn't last that long in our home.
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Hmm. Sorry Donald, I don't know. I think it is 5 years, but that's a guess. I have never had to use it. I love this product. Well worth the expense and very well constructed.
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I'm not sure what the shelf life actually is, but I have had a bottle for 4-5 years, and it still works well.
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Five or six months is fine, I think. Refrigerating extends the life by about a month I would say (though I've never had mine go bad really, just noticed a slight shift in scent).
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Depends on who you buy from. If you're willing to pay the $40+ you most likely will get the full shelf life. The lower priced items not necessarily. However when I got mine with only three months of life thru replaced it with no questions asked with one that had 2+ years on it. Bottom line is even out of date it will work. It just loses some effectiveness. I wouldn't throw it out, just use it first.
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Mine was manufactured in Sept of 2012, I purchased product in Nov 2012. It has a "shelf" like of 5 years. However a whole lot depends on how you store it.
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I bought mine 4 months ago and it's still good. However, I keep mine in the refrigerator. I wouldn't recommend buying it in order to keep it for 5 yrs or more.
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From investigating on the internet, the shelf life is 5.5 years from date of manufacture. I would expect that it probably is effective much longer than that if kept in its original unopened pouch. At worst, I would expect it to be much better than nothing even after seven or eight years.
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The expiration date is on the bottom of the bottle. It looks like they are good for at least 5+ years
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The supplier says it has a one year shelf life, officially, but is usually fine for a much longer period of time if kept in a cool, dry place. Make sure your seal is in tact upon arrival and if it isn't, let them know, they will replace it. There is no expiration date on the container that I have, though. They are very good at communicating in a timely manner, so if you contact them, you can expect a prompt reply and quick resolution to any concerns.
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I do not know the published shelf life, but I have used one year old product which worked just fine. You might want to check with manufactuor or review product data sheet.
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Product does not indicate a shelf life date. Each sheet is securely sealed and the only way to break the seal is to use the sheet. I have had individual sheets up to nearly a year with no problem, before I needed to reorder. The sheets are well-constructed, and seem very durable. If you anticpate heavy usage, it may probably more economical and advantageous to purchase several packs. I hope this information is helpful!