Every case of J&M® halal certified MRE rations and meal kits has two codes printed on the side of the Master Case.

1. The first code is the date assembled and reads as: “PACK DATE: DD MONTH YEAR”. The “DD” means the day of the month it was packed. “MONTH” is the month it was packed and “YEAR” is the year of the pack.
2. The second code is the Best By date. It is coded as “BEST BY MONTH YEAR”. This month and year is the date by which we recommend consuming the ration. While some of the components inside the master case may have a later Best By date printed on its packaging, including the J&M® main course meals, we use the earliest Best By date for any one of the components inside that case to establish the “Best By” date for the entire assembled ration and meal kit.

An inventory is maintained to sustain a state of readiness for emergencies and unexpected surges in demand, so be sure to inquire as to the current “Best By” date of the inventory at the time of your order, especially if shelf life is important to your purchase decision. We ship FIFO basis. Our rations and meal kits are not intended for long-term storage.