I found some delicious chili yesterday in my closet, dated 1995. The beef was a little chewy, but it tasted great. The Tabasco sauce was dark, but tasted fine. Tootsie Rolls were perfect. Apple jelly: good...The reconstituted fruit mix? Not so hot. However, those MRE's last a hell of a long time. If anyone out there has one that old, don't hesitate to try. Erm, unless there are holes in it. It should still be air-tight. The water-activated heater is lots of fun too.