828. Vintage US Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs)
24 September 2025

828. Vintage US Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs)

Risky or Not?

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Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming “vintage” (i.e., old) MREs from around the world, but focusing in those from the US.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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