Does anyone know the shelf life of this product ? I want to use it for my doomsday provisions if it lasts 5 yrs or more.
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I would like to second Angee MacMurray's comment, use a different supplier. The seal on my order was broken as well.
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The company told me it was a "best by" date of one year from purchase. But it is usually good for a few years if properly sealed. I wouldn't recommend this as a food storage item because both jars I received were not sealed. I would recommend another supplier.
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According to Hoosier Hill Farm, they last UP TO five years. (http://www.hoosierhillfarm.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Whole-Powdered/dp/B008T9SHRW).
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I bought mine 4 months ago and it's still good. However, I keep mine in the refrigerator. I wouldn't recommend buying it in order to keep it for 5 yrs or more.
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I've read that the shelf life is at least a year, most likely up to two if it is kept well sealed and in a relatively cool area. I've been impressed witht the packaging on BulkSupplemts products; they seal well and are not prone to ripping, so you should be good to have them sealed and in a cupboard for extended periods.
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I emailed Lifestraw and this is what they sent me...LifeStraw® does not have a shelf life - we have tested it up to 5 years without detectable deterioration in our water lab, and there are no organics or otherwise unstable elements in the unit.Take it for what it says... ???
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If this is a pure mineral salt (Magnesium Sulphate and nothing else) it's shelf life is theoretically infinite. Unless it becomes wet, just keep it from contamination and you're good for a lifetime!
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I don't know what the "normal" shelf life is for this product, but I purchased it in April 2012 and I see now that it was only good for 6 months. Which is really lame as no one, unless perhaps, a large animal vet in Missouri could use that much in 6 months. That said, it is a good product and cured my dalmation of a really bad stomach problem that nothing else could fix. It's key however, to use it REALLY sparingly. As in imagining it's diamond dust, otherwise it's very toxic. Good luck.
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I am not sure of the shelf life exactly,but I can tell you that the previous bottle of clonex that I had before ordering this one lasted about 4 yrs. I used the whole bottle so it might be good for longer than 4 yrs. I never noticed any decrease in the performance, as it always produced pretty well. Some hydro suppliers recommend storing it in the refrigerator, but I never have. I don't use any cloning solution anymore. Go to modularhydro.com to find out why. I don't work for them, just trying to help you out. I bought the $38, 8site cloner and had 8 super healthy rooted clones in 9 days. Never seen anything like it. Check it out. I am not sure of the shelf life exactly,but I can tell you that the previous bottle of clonex that I had before ordering this one lasted about 4 yrs. I used the whole bottle so it might be good for longer than 4 yrs. I never noticed any decrease in the performance, as it always produced pretty well. Some hydro suppliers recommend storing it in the refrigerator, but I never have. I don't use any cloning solution anymore. Go to modularhydro.com to find out why. I don't work for them, just trying to help you out. I bought the $38, 8site cloner and had 8 super healthy rooted clones in 9 days.... » Read More I am not sure of the shelf life exactly,but I can tell you that the previous bottle of clonex that I had before ordering this one lasted about 4 yrs. I used the whole bottle so it might be good for longer than 4 yrs. I never noticed any decrease in the performance, as it always produced pretty well. Some hydro suppliers recommend storing it in the refrigerator, but I never have. I don't use any cloning solution anymore. Go to modularhydro.com to find out why. I don't work for them, just trying to help you out. I bought the $38, 8site cloner and had 8 super healthy rooted clones in 9 days. Never seen anything like it. Check it out. « Show Less
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You know, my daughter asked me this question recently. I am sure there's a shelf life on this product but I am not sure what that is. I cannot readily locate the paperwork so your best bet may be to go to the Kimber website.
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That is the first thing that crossed my mind in considering 200 pack box. I bought one 2 months ago after I was satisfied the shelf life is long enough to make use of all 200.1st thing to look at is they don't print an expiration date on them. I reasoned that if it spoils within a short time the company would be obligated to post that information on the product or it' advertisement. Secondly, it is vacuum sealed in sterile packs much the same way as we buy dehydrated food in. Lastly the white powdery substance appears to be made of constituents that wouldn't biodegrade without the help of moisture and as it is sealed in waterproof packs is probably safe for a long time. I am not a expert on this product and most of my deductions are drawn from speculations made from what I observed but I would think 2 years would be a safe amount of time to give it. It wouldn't hurt to ask the people who sell it though if they have a way of contacting them. I wouldn't expose this to extreme temperatures of say more than 70-80 degrees. I keep mine on a lower shelf away from direct sunlight.
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I'm not sure of the shelf life, but I am sure if you order it 2-3 weeks ahead of his birthday, like I did it will be fine. Just don't store it in a humid area.
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I had the same question, so I contacted the manufacturer directly. They were very helpful, and said that the product has a shelf life of approximately 1 year. We store it in the pantry, and it's just hit the one-year mark and is almost all used up, and in my opinion it's probably lost a bit of its original flavor, but it's still very good. Time order some more!
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I believe it has a shelf life of over one year, maybe more! ...that's my experience, works great each time.. I buy several each yr for my use.
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There's actually no longer a shelf life listed. It was initially 3 years, then 5 years, and now Vestergaard of Switzerland (the manufacturer) has removed the notice completely. They were designed for use in African countries where the constant hot sun degrades any plastic, and the shelf life notice was created in case some users left them outside for years in the sun. Turns out it wasn't much of an issue to worry about, so the shelf life notice has been lifted. You can use it, store it, and use it again without problem. Just be sure it's totally dry inside before storing - in fact you can store it uncapped to be sure.
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Don't know the shelf life. You might want to ask the manufacturer. I kept it refrigerated after I opened it.
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I do not know the published shelf life, but I have used one year old product which worked just fine. You might want to check with manufactuor or review product data sheet.
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there is a self life to the water and food stuffs of fire years from packaging. there are some things that can be added by yoourself that have longer shelf lives like mre's that can last on the shelf for as much as ten years.i got this so i would have something in the truck if i ever got stuck on hiway during a winter storm when you might be there for a day or so. that down't happen too often but better to be ready for it.
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Bonnie. This product contains a chemical (chemicals do not really have such expiration dates like food..a bottle of bleach will still be functional years later, and the same is true for the active ingredient here...5% mnxdl)...should last decades..
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the items I looked at had 5 year shelf life, and I purchased in late 2012, the exp datewas I believe july 2017. Just shy of 5 years