The Shelf Life Of Costco’s 27-Pound Bucket Of Mac ‘n Cheese Will Make Your Brain Explode

If you’re prepping for the apocalypse — or any other natural disaster for that matter — Costco wants to bring you a little bit of comfort during potential chaos. The bulk chain store sells a 27-pound bucket of macaroni and cheese that provides 180 individual servings of the liquid gold-and-pasta combo. And although we could probably power through all 180 helpings within a matter of months (we have a minor mac ‘n cheese addiction), there’s really no rush. The shelf life on this product is…shocking, to say the least.

Because the mac ‘n cheese bucket is listed under Emergency Kits & Supplies on the Costco website, one should assume that this thing could get you through the darkest of times. So, the angels at Chef’s Banquet made sure that their mac could stay good for a whopping 20 years.

That’s right — this mac ‘n cheese will remain edible for ~two decades~.

“With the convenience of Chef’s Banquet Macaroni and Cheese, you can quickly prepare a hearty meal during a busy week or a moment of distress,” the mac ‘n cheese nutrition factsreads. “Simply open the re-sealable Metalite pouches, add hot water, and within minutes you can provide a meal the whole family will enjoy. If stored in a cool, dry location this product should retain its shelf life for up to 20 years.”

*Goes to Costco for vitamin pills*

*Comes home with a 27 lb, 6 gallon bucket of mac and cheese* pic.twitter.com/TmEpp4ZSfF

— Haz (@Michael_Haz) January 11, 2019

You’re probably thinking, “Hey, I love mac ‘n cheese. But I don’t love it enough to buy 27 pounds of it to store in my garage in case of emergency.” Well, friend, you’re in the minority.

Costco’s tub of mac, which retails for $89.99, is currently sold out. What do these people know that we don’t?

You want a sign of the end times?

You've got a sign of the endtimes.https://t.co/3tFMf6XFxR

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 11, 2019

Obviously, this is causing quite a commotion on Twitter. Why does it exist? Why is it sold out? Should we be listening to our police scanners and watching for doom and gloom on the horizon?

My question is why?

— ERICA JOHNSON (@EBONAFIED) January 11, 2019

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— pulp etcetera (@pulpetc) January 11, 2019

I’m so concerned

— Maggie. (@maggieejanee) January 11, 2019

How I know the apocalypse is near: A 27 lb bucket of Mac and Cheese, coming soon to your local Costco @GoBison4 @mggully pic.twitter.com/1tiSm4vb0g

— Travis Maddock (@TravisDMaddock) January 11, 2019

The collapse has arrived cc: @thefreerifleman https://t.co/qtyxc88n4R

— Just JD (Agorist) (@SVScooters) January 11, 2019

Do we even want to know?

okay so costco is selling a 7 pound tub of nutella and a 27 pound bucket of mac and cheese, what are they trying to prepare us for

— Samantha Matt (@SamanthaMatt1) January 10, 2019

However, others are less concerned. In fact, perhaps every family, person, and college student should own such a creation.

Well, I know how I’m spending my weekend... https://t.co/DNwBhPNBgg

— Rob Emslie 🚙🍕🐲 (@robemslie) January 11, 2019

Costco is selling a 27 pound bucket of macaroni and cheese 🧀 drown me in some Mac and cheese 😋😋😋 pic.twitter.com/otAtDrC3Rl

— Cindi (@Cindi91012562) January 10, 2019

Hmm…

No. Stop. This is terrible, terrible idea.

Honestly, same.

The amount of times I’ve been tagged in the “Costco has a 27-pound mac and cheese tub” article is embarrassing.

— Mary (@mcmazz_) January 11, 2019

With a 20-year shelf life, there’s no way you’d be sticking to your all-natural and organic diet after the end has come. But for the rest of us, Costco, you’ve done us a solid.