Prepping for doomsday? This ‘apocalypse food kit’ could last 25 years

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What if the end of the world is really near? We’ll never know. But just in case, you may want to check out Costco’s ‘apocalypse food kit.’

With a 25-year shelf life, this kit is ideal for both doomsday preppers and those getting ready for natural disasters or global crises.

With fears of doomsday scenarios, such as the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict leading to World War III, the recent natural phenomenon of Earth spinning faster and conspiracy theories on former president Trump’s attempted assasination, this emergency kit has been gaining public attention.

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What’s inside the apocalypse food kit

Named “ReadyWise,” this emergency food bucket is available at Costco stores and online. It contains:

• 80 servings of entrees and sides
• 30 servings of breakfasts
• 40 servings of drinks

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This survival kit is “more than just food – it’s about readiness in the face of uncertainty,” Costco said on its website.

Each 150-serving kit includes: 

• Pasta Alfredo – 12 servings
• Cheesy Macaroni – 12 servings
• Teriyaki Rice (gluten-free) – 6 servings
• Creamy Pasta and Vegetables – 6 servings
• Potato Pot Pie (gluten-free) – 6 servings
• Tomato Basil Soup with Pasta (gluten-free) – 6 servings
• Chicken Noodle Soup – 6 servings
• Brown Sugar & Maple Multi-Grain – 12 servings
• Apple Cinnamon Cereal – 12 servings
• Crunchy Granola – 6 servings
• White Rice – 10 servings
• Vanilla Pudding – 16 servings
• Whey Milk Alternative – 24 servings
• Orange Drink – 16 servings

You just need to add water to activate all the ingredients.

All the meals are freeze-dried and dehydrated to sustain long-term storage.

Costco’s emergency survival kits are going viral on social media.  Content creator and cookbook author Jeffrey Eisner highlighted the product in a video, racking up millions of views.

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“I guess this is for when the apocalypse hits, which could be any time now, right? Who knows?” Eisner joked.

His video fueled a range of reactions, from jokes to safety concerns. One user commented, “I mean with this inflation I just may go buy those for regular life while finishing school.”

Another netizen expressed skepticism, saying, ’25-year shelf life… if the apocalypse doesn’t kill you the preservatives will!!’

For the hardcore doomsday preppers, Costco’s ‘apocalypse food kit’ is available in a whole pallet with 5,400 servings for $2,499 — sustaining a person for almost 11 years.

Smaller packs are available too. A 132-serving kit costs $62.99 while the 150-serving pack is available for $79.99.