What's the Shelf Life of Your MRE? An MRE will store for about 3 to 5 years, if stored at 75° F or less. The colder the temperatures, the longer they will store.

Can you eat a 20 year old MRE?

MREs, also known as ready to eat meals, are military field rations that are becoming increasingly popular for emergency preparedness. ... 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.

Can you eat expired MREs?

Although they don't have a specific expiration date, MREs stored at 80 degrees Fahrenheit should be safe to eat for up to three years.