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Re: MREs



I had occasion to sample MREs at lunchtime for about a three-week period.
I was surprised at how palatable these things were.  I even had favorites
among the dozen or so choices.  I, too, would like to know if they are
irradiated for preservation.  As for how to obtain them, I think I would
try first at a military surplus store, then a base PX.

T. Welty


On Fri, 30 May 1997, Mercado, Don wrote:

> ON TOPIC:
> 
> I found some MREs (military "Meals Ready to Eat) this last weekend. They
> were not refridgerated, and someone asked if they were preserved by
> irradiation. I didn't know. Could one of you DOD type radsafers please
> enlighten me? Thank you in advance.
> 
> OFF TOPIC:
> 
> Having never been in the military, and having heard so much about them,
> I'm curious to try them. How are they prepared? They have not been
> refridgerated. There are about a half dozen individual complete meals.
> Also there are some small packets that look like individual entrees
> (sliced beef in BBQ sauce, beans and sauce). The crackers, peanut
> butter, and cookies are self explanatory.
> 
> Please reply to me directly at Don.mercado@lmco.com.
> 
> Thanks! Have a good weekend!
>