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Costco is getting attention on social media after an Instagram user came across a product that could come in handy anytime — including an apocalypse.
Jeffrey Eisner, a content creator and cookbook author who posts under the handle @pressureluckcooking, has gone viral with millions of views after taking a trip to the wholesaler.
During his visit, he found a package of emergency meals that he called an “apocalypse dinner bag.”
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The Readywise 150 Serving Emergency Food Bucket is available in stores at Costco Wholesale locations and online.
Costco is now selling a 150-serving emergency meal kit in case of disaster, whether it’s a blizzard or an apocalypse. (Costco.com/Fox News)
“Introducing the 150-serving Emergency Preparedness Food Bucket: This meticulously curated pack goes beyond just food—it’s about preparedness in the face of uncertainty,” Costco’s website says.
“With 80 servings of delicious snacks and takeaways, 30 servings of nutritious breakfasts and 40 servings of extra drinks, ReadyWise equips you for a variety of situations.”
The ready-made packages are said to have a shelf life of 25 years – meaning, if uncertainty does occur, a consumer will have time to wait to use the emergency meals.
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Dehydrated and freeze-dried foods were created with the intention of being “a long-term solution” and not just a “quick or temporary fix,” according to the product description.
The set comes with 80 entrees and sides, including white rice, chicken noodle soup, macaroni and cheese, and more (Costco entrees not pictured). (iStock / iStock)
Costco’s website noted that each 150-serving emergency kit comes with:
- Pasta Alfredo – 12 servings
- Macaroni and cheese – 12 servings
- Teriyaki Rice – gluten free (GF) – 6 servings
- Creamy pasta and vegetables – 6 servings
- Potato Pot Pie (GF) – 6 servings
- Basil tomato soup with pasta (GF) – 6 servings
- Chicken noodle soup – 6 servings
- Brown Sugar & Maple Multi-Grain -12 Servings
- Apple Cinnamon Cereal – 12 servings
- Crispy granola – 6 servings
- White rice – 10 servings
- Vanilla pudding – 16 servings
- Whey milk alternative – 24 servings
- Orange drink – 16 servings
The meals have been either dehydrated or freeze-dried, meaning they can last up to 25 years, according to Costco’s website. (Costco.com/Fox News)
You only need water to activate all 150 servings.
FOX Business reached out to Costco for comment.
At the store location Eisner visited, the emergency dinner kit was available for $62.99 and included 132 servings.
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The bucket that includes 150 servings costs $79.99 after a $20 manufacturer’s savings rebate on Costco’s website.
| TICKER | Safety | The last | AmENdmENT | change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COST | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP. | 848.00 | -2.77 | -0.33% |
There were mixed responses from social media users who had reservations about the bucket’s “safety” and others who saw it as both humorous and practical.
“I mean with this inflation I might just go buy them for regular living while I finish school,” one user commented.
“Does Costco know anything?” wrote another user.
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Those who had doubts about the product also shared their thoughts in the comments section.
Costco is going viral on social media with its emergency dinner kit, which includes 150-serving food packs in case of a disaster. (Bloomberg/Getty Images/iStock/Fox News)
“25 years of life expectancy? That’s scarier than the apocalypse,” commented one Instagram user.
“So if the apocalypse doesn’t kill you, this bucket of chemicals will,” wrote another.
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Costco also offers several other emergency meal kits on its site that are made by different brands. Prices range from $44.99 to $7,000. Some products include thousands of servings.
Buckets vary by number of serving sizes and foods included.
FOX Business reached out to Eisner for comment.