Marlboro still uses Julian date code system on their cigarette packs. The code printed on bottom of pack should have a letter, then a 3 digit Julian date, followed by a letter, then a number which is the last number of the year manufactured. This should be "0" for cigarettes produced in 2010. If it is "9" you are buying cigarettes from last year, likely stale unless vacuum sealed in freezer storage, which is unlikely. Local retailers are presently selling Marlboro "Red" soft packs with Julian dates of 282 from last... read full review »