maybe it has a limited shelf-life?
930233
was so excited about this that I bought 4 kits (for grandparents and ourselves), but, while the kit was well designed, the impression material appeared too solid/dry to take an impression -- it sprung right back, leaving either no mark, or a very faint shadow (after I pressed her hand really hard).  am hoping that I'll hear it was a bad batch or something, but otherwise it's a complete bummer for our first Christmas attempt at a memento...
796580
I haven't tried it yet. I had no idea is had to be refrigerated. It was still cool when I finally retrieved it. There is no information about the product or an expectation date. I am wondering if it meets any standards. If anyone knows,  please post.
3225137
I have routinely carried these in my vehicles for years, just in case of a break down in an isolated area or snowstorm.  I also keep some at home in case of a water outage.  They have a five year shelf life and taste fine (like water) when opened.  I'm not sure why each individual packet is so small, but other than generating lots of trash I don't see it really matters.
225717
This stuff works as advertised, but you better use it fast. Mine still has 3 months left before expiration and its all dried up.

I didn't see the note on the inside packaging that tells you to put it in the refrigerator to keep it pliable longer until it was too late. But if the expiration date says it has 3 months to go it should still be usable.
4653698
The product was stale and unsuitable for eating. I assume that it was left, unrefrigerated, in a warehouse or on a truck, and became spoiled. The product packaging clearly indicates that it should be frozen or refrigerated, regardless of the expiration date.
2397587
My dad's original bottle of this stuff finally ran out after 30+ years. This stuff seems a little different (I'm sure they've changed providers, etc for the various compounds used), but still seems good to me. Or maybe the other stuff was just so old that the grease's properties had changed over time. It's likely. At any rate, all set for another 30+ years, hopefully!
4373622
Well it seems to last but really you don't know if its working because you cannot see all of the little bacteria that it kills !
930900
The flavor is adequate, but it isn't malleable enough when refrigerated. Not refrigerating it turns it into goo, so it isn't
appealing as a spread. It needs improvement.
4833173
I am not sure how it works, it was hard and expired.  Check the expiration date on the bottom of the can.
1082755
Product I received was far-from-fresh. I don't know if this is a storage issue at the distributor? Failure to heed the use-by date? This is more of a review of the freshness than the overall product. I'm sure it's tastier when fresh.
2859832
Its a great idea and I'm sure it works well, but it said that it should be replaced after five years from manufacturer date, that means I just received it and need to get another one next year seeing it was made in 2011. I don't see how Amazon can sell something that's about to expire especially when its a device that could save your life. I know its just a way to protect the manufacture from a law suite if something happened after that time. I guess I can sue Amazon for selling almost expired equipment if it fails. lol (if I'm still alive after my fall)
3870914
It is difficult to rate a product that designed to prevent a failed state. Only over the long haul would a true understanding of the value be clear. It's active ingredients are known to work effectively and it is great to able to buy it.
839481
Tastes great, but amazon shipped me a huge box that has 3 months of shelf life. Not really as long-life as they've advertised.

I would expect a longer period of time than that as I'm only using it at home, and not at an office or small business.

That's why i gave it only 4 stars instead of 5.

I would probably NOT order this size from Amazon again because who knows whats the next box's shelf life going to be like?
1434688
There's nothing wrong with it, and my wife just HAD to have it. Like I said it works well, but she used it maybe 6 times and now it sits on a shelf where it's been for the last 6 months. I suppose this is more a review of her than the product itself. If your S.O. is begging for this product, have them wait a week and make sure they really want it.
2533912
So the stuff is good, but it's short-dated. I order a brand-new bottle and it's set to expire in 6 months?! How does that work? This stuff is made of preservative (salt)! I bought the bigger bottle on the expectation of a longer shelf life.
4021895
This is a very tasty product; GOOD. Problem is the shelf life of the items I received is dated Feb 12 expiration (three weeks). And the useable time after opening is only two days. Confusing to me, as I have purchased a lot of Coconut products & they have all been very shelf stable. Makes me wonder what's different about this??? I usually buy coconut cream (butter) from Tropical Traditions, but unless I get it on a half price sale with free shipping I don't buy it. This is a very different product than any I have purchased before. It really is quite good, but not sure I would use a 33.8 oz container in two days. I poured it into 5 half pint wide mouth Kerr canning jars & stuck it in the refrigerator. See if this gains me more time or not. I am back to add additional comments. I used the first container in a beef stroganoff casserole. It turned out great. With all of the ingredients, I ended up with 22 half pint Kerr jars (serving size) plus a couple of meals. I intend to TEST the shelf/service life simply because I don't believe it is true. I have been using coconut products for over twenty years, and nothing about the info on the container is consistent with what I have learned about coconut products.
463253
The chocolate was discolored as if it had been melted and then frozen. It appeared old although this did not affect the taste.  I bought packages of this same product in supermarkets and it was fresh and the pieces were shiny and looked appetizing. I think the problem is either the storing method or in the shipping.