What is the shelf life for LifeSaver products? - LifeSaver (2024)

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3 years for our standard products, but at least 10 years if foil sealed.

The shelf life is quoted as minimum 3 years on all our products from the point of purchase, from an Approved Reseller. For all products this is based on the product being stored in cool and dry conditions.

In good storage conditions the life of an unused product will be far more. Good storage conditions means, most importantly, that the pump has been screwed up tight and the outlet closed off. The filter has therefore been sealed inside the vessel.

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The products should be kept out of direct sunlight and away from extremes of temperature. It is impossible to give a finite life in perfect conditions, but we would say up to 5 years is quite feasible. The only way to know, is to prime the cartridge and perform a membrane integrity check (see relevant Product Manual).

The Activated Carbon Filters are an absorbent, so even in their plastic film they are absorbing molecules from the air. Therefore we would not suggest that their useful shelf life will ever be much more than quoted. Again, it is dependent on their storage conditions.

This guarantee is given from the point the customer purchases from an Approved Reseller, not from the
date of manufacture. Purchases outside of Approved Resellers cannot be warranted, as their storage conditions will not have been approved by LifeSaver and their product stocking turnaround not monitored.

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What is the shelf life for LifeSaver products? - LifeSaver (2024)

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What is the shelf life for LifeSaver products? - LifeSaver? ›

3 years for our standard products, but at least 10 years if foil sealed.

How long does the LifeSaver bottle last? ›

As an example, a 4000-liter cartridge in the LIFESAVER bottle 4000UF will last approximately 3 years and 7 months. This is based on the user filtering 3 litres per day; as per the WHO guidelines for drinking and water recommendations.

What is the shelf life of LifeSaver jerrycans? ›

If still sealed in the condition it was purchased, the shelf life of the product will be up to 10 years from the date of purchase. After first use the Jerrycan should be protected from freezing.

What is the science behind the LifeSaver bottle? ›

To filter the water, one puts contaminated water in the back of the bottle, then screws the lid on. The lid has a built in pump which is operated manually with a hand; the pumping action forces the contaminated water through the nano-filter and safe drinking water collects in another chamber in the bottle.

How effective is the LifeSaver bottle? ›

LifeSaver technology filters out bacteria to a minimum of Log 6 (99.9999%), viruses to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) and cysts to a minimum of Log 4 (99.99%) as specified by NSF Protocol 248.

What is the shelf life of lifesavers? ›

3 years for our standard products, but at least 10 years if foil sealed.

How long can you keep a plastic bottle for? ›

According to Healthline, plastic water bottles can last around two years from the date they were bottled. This is because over time, plastic can start to leach into the water, which can affect your health if consumed.

How long do shelf life products last? ›

Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the 'best by' date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor.

Why was LifeSaver Holes discontinued? ›

Although Life Saver Holes had only been released in 1990, by January 1991, the packaging for the candy had received four complaints, with toddlers and teenagers having choked on part of it. The packaging in question was cylinder shaped with a thick plastic top that flipped open and closed.

Do breath savers go bad? ›

Breath mints may expire, but when they do you'll be able to notice easily. Apart from keeping an eye on their color and smell, trying to use up a tin of mints within twelve months is a good rule of thumb to avoid mints expiring.

What is the hole in the middle of a lifesaver for? ›

Hoping to spare other parents from the same tragedy, Crane put a hole in the new candy so that people who aspirated it would still be able to breathe through the hole.

What is the white stuff on Life Savers? ›

It looks like the white spots are starch from our manufacturing process that has accumulated on the fruit snack and the black ones are scorched fruit puree leftover in the drum. Please send us a DM so we can collect some more information. Thanks!

What happens when you eat a lifesaver in the dark? ›

Actually, all hard sugar-based candies emit some degree of light when you bite them, but most of the time, that light is very faint. This effect is called triboluminescence, which is similar to the electrical charge buildup that produces lightning, only much less grand.

Are Life Savers full of sugar? ›

Lifesaver mints do contain sugar, which makes them not the healthiest option if consumed excessively. However, they are often considered a better alternative to candies because they are low in calories and fat-free. Moderation is key when enjoying any sugary treat.

What is the healthiest bottle to drink from? ›

The Healthiest Water Bottle Material: Stainless Steel

It's clear that we should avoid plastic water bottles whenever possible.

What are the blue flashes from a wintergreen lifesaver? ›

Why do lifesavers make sparks? When it's crushed between your teeth, methyl salicylate molecules absorb the ultraviolet light produced by the nitrogen, and re-emit it as blue light. That's why Wint-O-Green lifesavers “spark” when you bite into them. Why is there a blue-ish green spark in my portable heater?

How long do disposable water bottles last? ›

✅ Does bottled water last forever? Since water is a naturally occurring substance it has an indefinite shelf life, however due to the fact that plastic water bottles leach chemicals into the water overtime we recommend a 2 year shelf life for still water.

Do bottles have a shelf life? ›

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates bottled water as a packaged food product, has determined that there is no limit to the shelf life of bottled water. Thus, FDA does not require an expiration date for bottled water products.

How long will a LifeStraw bottle last? ›

LONG LASTING: The membrane microfilter lasts up to 1,000 gal (4,000 L) - about five years of daily use. Carbon filter lasts up to 26 gallons (100 L) - about two months. SAVES WASTE: The membrane microfilter lasts the equivalent to 8,000 single use plastic water bottles.

How long do reusable bottles last? ›

When kept scratch- and stink-free, most reusable bottles should last at least a year or longer. “[Hard plastic] bottles are typically good for about a year, while a metal reusable water bottle is most likely good for about three years,” Craig shares.

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