Survival Food - Freeze Dried & MRE

Washington Post Article this Morning Preparing for Swine Flu’s Return

But many experts suspect the second wave could be more severe than an average flu season, which hospitalizes an estimated 200,000 Americans and contributes to 36,000 deaths. Because the virus is new, most people are not immune to it.

Well, I guess since Obama is visiting Mexico to talk about Swine Flu among other things and they had to write something ominous and menacing to take advantage.

If you are sceptical about swine flu news stories that is understandable.

On the other hand it does not hurt to be prepared.

Nitro-pak has lowered pricing on the following food reserves;

• Ultimate Pak  (204 #10 cans) - Now $3998 (was $4275)

• Platinum Reserve (168 #10 cans) - Now $2998 (was $3375)

These are mixed survival food reserves mostly Mountain House freeze dried entrees and sides with some bulk oats and staples.

Freeze dried food prices increased in August 2008 when supplies were in shortage situation after heavy purchases as the price of oil went up to $140 per barrel. Freeze dried food supply eased temporarily then tightened again in October 2008 due to the global collapse of financial markets. Since then the supply has eased except for a few weeks in May 2009 due to H1N1 pandemic scare.

It seems now supply is good and prices are coming down as fear and concern over the economy has subsided.