Well I've just had a couple of mouthfuls of this thing, and I have to say, its absolutely ****ing VILE.
Therefore, quite clearly, it's completely normal. This 'best before' lark on Pot Noodles is an utter waste of ink.
I've got a Chicken & Mushroom Pot Noodle in my desk drawer here at work. Its been there a while, but I quite fancy it now - except I've just noticed its got a 'best before' date of September 08 printed on the side.
Surely this freeze-dried GUNK lasts pretty much forever dunnit ? I'm a bit of a...