What is the production date? Are these units discounted due to age vs. shelf-life?
844747
When I received mine they were within the date and I had plenty of time to use them.
1207837
The shelf life is 3 years. The can I purchased had a production date of Nov 11, 2012 and an expiration date of November 10, 2015.
970200
I don't know because I sent them back - I bought them for the long shelf life, but the expiry date was only months away.
110329
i purchase from a different website and it has a 2 year shelf life. not sure what these dates are.
1337418
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....
1338979
That I can't tell you - I bought these a couple years ago - Although they worked well, not sure of the shelf life - sorry!
2248816
They do not appear to have a manufacture date but this item does not seem to be "perishable" and it is my impression would also not have an expiration date either as long as it remained unused and in its box.
1720363
I believe James D. answered the question correctly. The only strange thing about it is that mine are also marked "3-058", which would indicate the same date of manufacture, but the letters that follow on mine are "BV". This might indicate a specific production line or batch. Mine were purchased on Nov. 27th, 2013. I suppose it's possible that they make these in very large quantities which would explain the fact that both have the same date code. In any case, they are delicious, and even though I only carry them for when I don't have time to eat a regular meal, they will be long gone before the 3 years is up. I believe James D. answered the question correctly. The only strange thing about it is that mine are also marked "3-058", which would indicate the same date of manufacture, but the letters that follow on mine are "BV". This might indicate a specific production line or batch. Mine were purchased on Nov. 27th, 2013. I suppose it's possible that they make these in very large quantities which would explain the fact that both have the same date code. In any case, they are delicious, and even though I only carry them for when I don't have time to eat a regular meal, they will... » Read More I believe James D. answered the question correctly. The only strange thing about it is that mine are also marked "3-058", which would indicate the same date of manufacture, but the letters that follow on mine are "BV". This might indicate a specific production line or batch. Mine were purchased on Nov. 27th, 2013. I suppose it's possible that they make these in very large quantities which would explain the fact that both have the same date code. In any case, they are delicious, and even though I only carry them for when I don't have time to eat a regular meal, they will be long gone before the 3 years is up. « Show Less
2164058
Haven't ordered recently, but the shipment I bought in 2011 was made earlier that year, so recent stock. Shelf life is 4-5 years depending on storage conditions.
1098047
The "date best used by" has always been at least one year from the date I've purchased these. I am not sure about the "shelf life" because they ALWAYS get eaten within a few months - I buy them by the case. I store them in the cupboard in the kitchen, and they have never lost their crispiness, flavor or any quality.
1514197
I don't think there is a shelf life. I keep these in my garage in three-digit weather in the summer (Sacramento) and have not had any issues with spoiling or degradation due to the heat. There are a few left in the box and they have been through one summer and one winter so far with no issues.
433784
I'm not a seller, but a customer like you. That being said, I have used these products for a few years and have never had any problem with shelf life.
486461
It depends on the stock date of your seller... I ordered some early this year and the date on them is July 2015, so their shelf life is long. Hope this helps!!!!
2040672
I had mine on a shelf for over a month and they were still fine. I would imagine they have a shelf life of at least 6 months or longer.
1369716
It depends on where you get them. I have gotten mine from Amazon and they have a shelf life of more than a year. Expiration date is printed on the bottom of the container.
400161
I suspect we were sent knock-offs because ours came without any dating on them at all. It's fine that the listing at Amazon says they're good for a shelf life of 8-10 years, but that's only useful if there's a date on the package ... our has none, so who knows?
456518
Yes, there is a production date and expiration date. My production date and expiration date indicates about a two year life depending on when you get it.