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Jul 12, 2025 8:15 PM

12-Pack MRE Case U.S. Military Genuine Ready to Eat Meals (Menu A or B)

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King Surplus has 12-Pack MRE Case U.S. Military Genuine Ready to Eat Meals (Menu A or B) for $38.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SmilingBreakfast519 for posting this deal.

Note: You will receive Menu A or B (randomly selected).

Meals:
  • Menu A
    • Chili with Beans
    • Beef Shredded in Barbecue Sauce
    • Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce
    • Spaghetti with Beef and Sauce
    • Chicken Chunks (White, Cooked)
    • Beef Taco Filling
    • Beef Strips with Sauce
    • Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
    • Beef Stew
    • Chili and Macaroni
    • Pizza Slice (Cheese)
    • Elbow Macaroni in Tomato Sauce
  • Menu B
    • Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
    • Mexican Style Rice and Bean Bowl
    • Mexican Style Chicken Stew
    • Chicken Burrito Bowl
    • Pork Sausage Patty (Maple Flavored)
    • Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce
    • Beef Patty (Jalapeno Pepper Jack)
    • Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion in Marinara Sauce
    • Tuna (Chunk, Light, Water Packed, Lemon Pepper)
    • Beef Goulash
    • Pizza Slice (Pepperoni)
    • Southwest Style Beef and Black Beans

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King Surplus has 12-Pack MRE Case U.S. Military Genuine Ready to Eat Meals (Menu A or B) for $38.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SmilingBreakfast519 for posting this deal.

Note: You will receive Menu A or B (randomly selected).

Meals:
  • Menu A
    • Chili with Beans
    • Beef Shredded in Barbecue Sauce
    • Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce
    • Spaghetti with Beef and Sauce
    • Chicken Chunks (White, Cooked)
    • Beef Taco Filling
    • Beef Strips with Sauce
    • Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
    • Beef Stew
    • Chili and Macaroni
    • Pizza Slice (Cheese)
    • Elbow Macaroni in Tomato Sauce
  • Menu B
    • Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
    • Mexican Style Rice and Bean Bowl
    • Mexican Style Chicken Stew
    • Chicken Burrito Bowl
    • Pork Sausage Patty (Maple Flavored)
    • Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce
    • Beef Patty (Jalapeno Pepper Jack)
    • Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion in Marinara Sauce
    • Tuna (Chunk, Light, Water Packed, Lemon Pepper)
    • Beef Goulash
    • Pizza Slice (Pepperoni)
    • Southwest Style Beef and Black Beans

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion.

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Written by SmilingBreakfast519

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SmilingBreakfast519
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negative, that date is 3 years after manufacture and means they should be inspected to see if they've been stored well. if you'll look at that orange sticker, it's a time/temperature indicator. so long as the middle dot is not darker than the outside ring, they should be perfectly fine to eat. (and some people eat them well past that and don't die)
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As others have said, no. It is intended as a "reminder" for quartermasters to inspect them for any sort of damage in order to force rotation.
I have regularly eaten 15 year-old MREs, with never, ever even a hint of a problem. But I store them in the cool basement. Do not ever store them in an attic or garage - heat and time are the enemy. They are OK in high heat for a very short period of time, or low temperature for a very long period of time.
Speaking of low temperature, freezing is not a good thing. The crystals of the ice tend to make little daggers that pierce the container that causes spoilage in a couple of days after it thaws.
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i went to their location and picked up pallets in person but everything i've seen shipped is banded and wrapped in a black plastic overwrap
ETA: they also send you a picture of your MREs in the email they send with tracking info, which i've never seen anybody do before
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polly.wogJul 12, 2025 9:30 PM
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Does that mean expiration date 7/25?
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Quote from polly.wog View quoted comment :
Does that mean expiration date 7/25?
No. These things last literally for ages.
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Quote from polly.wog View quoted comment :
Does that mean expiration date 7/25?
negative, that date is 3 years after manufacture and means they should be inspected to see if they've been stored well. if you'll look at that orange sticker, it's a time/temperature indicator. so long as the middle dot is not darker than the outside ring, they should be perfectly fine to eat. (and some people eat them well past that and don't die)
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theothercrazybrianJul 13, 2025 12:31 AM
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had some from 2005 I gave to a friend. said they taste funny but never got sick after eating a few, if that's a helpful indicator haha
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DefManJul 13, 2025 2:04 AM
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11 billionity and 87 thanks.
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Alright, let's get this out onto a tray.
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Quote from djepisode View quoted comment :
Alright, let's get this out onto a tray.
Nice! OK...
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WenW5757Jul 13, 2025 4:20 PM
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What exactly are in these ready to eat meals?
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Quote from polly.wog View quoted comment :
Does that mean expiration date 7/25?
As others have said, no. It is intended as a "reminder" for quartermasters to inspect them for any sort of damage in order to force rotation.
I have regularly eaten 15 year-old MREs, with never, ever even a hint of a problem. But I store them in the cool basement. Do not ever store them in an attic or garage - heat and time are the enemy. They are OK in high heat for a very short period of time, or low temperature for a very long period of time.
Speaking of low temperature, freezing is not a good thing. The crystals of the ice tend to make little daggers that pierce the container that causes spoilage in a couple of days after it thaws.
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Quote from WenW5757 View quoted comment :
What exactly are in these ready to eat meals?
case A and case B each have 12 different menus for a total of 24. you can find the menu pretty easily with a search for "2022 mre menu" but as an example, menu #1 has chili with beans as your entree, vegetable crackers, cheddar cheese spread, cornbread, pepperoni cheese filled crackers, grape beverage powder, spoon, heater and accessory packet.
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Teeshagurl999Jul 13, 2025 5:12 PM
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Quote from YouGnomeSayin View quoted comment :
No. These things last literally for ages.
mostly yes, but they can get mushy that's when you know they're bad
Jul 13, 2025 9:15 PM
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JohnnydfayJul 13, 2025 9:15 PM
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Great for camping, outdoor hiking, and other outdoor activities, emergency situations...pack a few, eat it cold, eat it warm. Some people hold onto these for years ....waiting for the apocalypse to come. I'd put a self life around 10 years at least without dying.
Jul 13, 2025 9:18 PM
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Maliki2Jul 13, 2025 9:18 PM
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Quote from Johnnydfay View quoted comment :
Great for camping, outdoor hiking, and other outdoor activities, emergency situations...pack a few, eat it cold, eat it warm. Some people hold onto these for years ....waiting for the apocalypse to come. I'd put a self life around 10 years at least without dying.
Exactly why I have 2 boxes sitting in my cellar.
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KonradenJul 13, 2025 9:32 PM
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Quote from Johnnydfay View quoted comment :
Great for camping, outdoor hiking, and other outdoor activities, emergency situations...pack a few, eat it cold, eat it warm. Some people hold onto these for years ....waiting for the apocalypse to come. I'd put a self life around 10 years at least without dying.
This is an amazing deal for hiking/camping. Self heating entrees can be $10 or more on their own for outdoors-targeted food.

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Jul 13, 2025 9:43 PM
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timswim78Jul 13, 2025 9:43 PM
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Are these just the entrees, or are extras (e.g., drink mix, gum, coffee, etc.) included?
Edit: I see that someone already answered and that these come with accessories.

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