On July 26, 2016, OFD Foods LLC (formerly Oregon Freeze Dry), the makers of Mountain House announced a 30 Year Shelf Life for Mountain House Freeze Dried Food in Cans and Pouches! More importantly, this increase in shelf life retroactively affects all* Mountain House pouches and cans made since 1986!!
The Longest Proven Shelf Life for Freeze Dried Meals Just Got LONGER!
Based on sensory data gained from testing actual 30+ year old Mountain House freeze dried foods packaged in pouches and #10 cans, the manufacturer has revised the Shelf Life and Taste Guarantee to 30 years for cans AND pouches (*with the exception of ice creams and cheesecake, which will continue to have a 2-year stated shelf life).
Mountain House has been packaging freeze dried foods for the Military and Outdoor Enthusiasts for over 50 years! With that kind of experience, you can trust their Shelf Life and Taste Test Guarantee when you store the products as recommended in a cool, dry location (low humidity; room temperature or cooler, above freezing).
Revised Shelf Life of Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals
Jim Merryman, President of OFD Foods the makers of Mountain House, says in the 7/26/16 press release, "In other words, actual Mountain House meals stored for at least 30 years in real-world conditions meet consumer expectations of 'tasting good'. This was corroborated by numerous astonished reviewers of Mountain House Military meals that had been stored for up to 42 years. Mountain House is the only brand in the industry that can legitimately make this claim."
Shelf Life and Taste Guarantee Retroactive to Mountain House Cans and Pouches Manufactured Since 1986
- #10 Cans:
25 Years30 Year Shelf Life - Pouches*:
12 Years30 Year Shelf Life
| Because this shelf life update is retroactive, any properly stored Mountain House meals sold in the past 30 years are still considered to be within their shelf life, regardless of what is printed on the pouch or can. |  |
A 30 Year Shelf Life for Mountain House Freeze Dried Food
This announcement further clarifies that Mountain House is the leading emergency preparedness food brand in terms of quality and reliability. Mountain House freeze dried foods continue have the longest proven shelf life in the industry!
New "Best By" Dates for Mountain House Cans and Pouches
In the near future, you will begin seeing this change reflected in a new "Best By" date on Mountain House packaging, replacing the current “Best Use By” date. Mountain House began printing new "Best By" dates reflecting the new 30-year shelf life on all pouches and cans containing entrees on June 1, 2016. Note: Pouches containing ice cream and cheesecake continue to have a 2-year shelf life, while the military long range patrol rations (LURPs) and military foil packages (no oxygen absorbers) continue to have a 10+ year shelf life. Add 30 years to the manufactured date to get the new shelf life "Best By" date. Here is a guide on how to determine the new ”Best By” date: 
Current Availability and Pricing for the Mountain House Product Line
To see what's currently available, please visit our Mountain House Freeze Dried Foods page @ TheEpicenter.com.