IKR!?
Freshness depends on local market, they can't buy more until stock is sold,
and sometimes stock management leaves much to be desired, and local buyers can be inconsistent so stock is harder to manage.
I was unable to continue to get fresh Prince feed in the formula I wanted from my local distributor(long story).
That lot number tells me that feed was manufactured on the 214th day of 2017,
but I'd ask your seller to confirm or deny that...and tell you how to read the lot/date code correctly...
I've used both the broiler finisher and the starter...results are seem good.
Only thing I'm not so happy about is the freshness leaves something to be desired.