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Packet

Object number2018.27.24

Manufacturer FreshMade Meat Products

Date1996

OriginSan Diego, CA

MediumPlastic; Food matter; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Jay Apt

DescriptionFood packet containing Black Pepper Beef Jerky.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 10.438 × 5.875 × 0.125 in. (26.5 × 14.9 × 0.3 cm)
MarksLabel has blue and black printed text including "FINAL / FRONTIER / JERKY / BLACK PEPPER / BEEF JERKY / SMOKE FLAVOR ADDED / Selected / for SPACEFLIGHT / by the crew of STS-79 / SPACE SHUTTLE / ATLANTIS / NET / WEIGHT: 1 OZ. 28.3 GM / MADE FROM SOLID PIECES OF BEEF / INGREDIENTS:... / Packaged for: ©1996 FreshMade Meat Products / ...San Diego, CA..."

Label has barcode in bottom left corner with printed black text "0 92116 00840 7".

Front has purple printed text in bottom right corner "SELL BY MAR 19 1998".
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown beef jerky food packet belonging to Jay Apt. The crew had become fond of this beef jerky during training and Jay Apt ate it often during the busy mission instead of stopping to prepare a meal. The effect on his digestive system was not as benign as that of the conventional space food.

Previous owner Dr. Jerome Apt III

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