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How long should you keep fish in the refrigerator after purchase?
1 to 2 days
Mussels, clams, and oysters that are purchased live, should be put in a shallow pan with lots of water and placed in the refrigerator. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
It is okay to use the same utensils that come in contact with raw seafood for cooked items. TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
One indication that fish is already cooked.
It becomes opaque and flaky
Indications that shellfish like clams, mussels, oysters are cooked
shells will open, opaque & firm
Indications that lobster and crab are cooked
turns red/orange, opaque flesh
When storing fresh shellfish in the fridge, how should you cover it?
place a damp towel over the container
How long can you store shellfish that can completely close their shells (e.g., oysters, butter clams)
up to 7 days
How long can you shucked shellfish in the refirgerator?
up to 3 days
Bacteria that are prevalent during summer and may cause risk when eating shellfish
vibrio bacteria
