I wonder when these were manufactured as that affects the end date. It says they last 7 years but many folks on Amazon complain of getting packets that are already 2+ years old. It’d be nice if we knew the expiration date to see if we’re getting the full life expectancy.
FTR, these are good beyond that 7 year mark. I believe that’s MH’s “threshold” for optimum flavor. I have personally eaten packets 10 years old with no ill effects, and they were still plenty tasty.