Large Cans & Bulk Pails:
To determine when your product expires, please refer to the “Lot Code” (also known as “Date of Manufacture”) printed on the bottom or back of the packaging. The Lot Code is printed in this format: “Lot Code Day/Month/Year”. To determine the expiration date (also known as “Best By” date), add the shelf life (printed on the front label) to the Lot Code “year”. The result gives you the product’s expiration date. For Example:
Lot Code on package states: 23Aug21 (August 23, 2021)
Shelf Life on front label states: Up to 25 years
Add: 2021 + 25 = 2046
Best By Date is: 23Aug46 (August 23, 2046)
Pails/Kits:
Each individual food pouch within a pail is printed with a unique Lot Code (also known as “Date of Manufacturer”). The Lot Code is printed in this format: “Lot Code Day/Month/Year”. To determine the expiration date (also known as “Best By” date), add the shelf life (printed on the front label) to the Lot Code “year”. The result gives you the product’s expiration date. For Example:
Lot Code on food pouch states: 23Aug21 (August 23, 2021)
Shelf Life on pail label states: Up to 25 years
Add: 2021 + 25 = 2046
Best By Date is: 23Aug46 (August 23, 2046)
Please note that we recently began printing both “Lot Code” and “Best By” dates on our packaging to help avoid confusion. Newer products will also state the specific expiration date.