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Fish Storage Guidelines (text version)
 
Before proceeding to the table, the following items should be noted.
 
* MVP - moisture and vapor-proof paper.** For best results, use on day of purchase.
 
The text of the table follows.

Fresh Fish, How to Store Refrigerate. Wrap loosely in waxed paper or aluminum foil; store in covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days. Keep shellfish to be eaten raw only a few hours.**, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 2-3 months
Cooked Fish, How to Store Refrigerate tightly wrapped in a covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 3-4 days, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 1 month
Fish Salads and Sandwich Fillings, How to Store Refrigerate immediately after preparation, until ready to use., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Do not freeze except if very small amount of salad dressing is used; 1-3 months.
Bisques, Broth, Chowders, Stews, How to Store Refrigerate immediately after cooking. Cover before refrigerating., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 3-6 months
Frozen Fish, How to Store Refrigerate in original container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) Use immediately., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 3-6 months
Smoked, Light such as Smoked Salmon, How to Store Refrigerate tightly wrapped in covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days. Lox will keep for 3 days., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Freezing not recommended. After 6 months loses quality.
Smoked, Heavy (Kippered Cod, Smoked Whiting), How to Store Refrigerate tightly wrapped in covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 6-7 days, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials (See above) 6 mos.
Dried or Pickled, How to Store Refrigerate tightly wrapped or in covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 week, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials (See above) 6 mos.
Crab, King, How to Store Keep in original wrap., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 18 months
Clams, How to Store , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, shucked; 2 days, in shell, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 3 months
Crab, in shell, How to Store , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 2 days, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials
Lobster tails, How to Store , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 2 days, in shell, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 3 months
Scallops, How to Store , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 3 months
Oysters, How to Store , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 4 months
Shrimp, How to Store , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, fresh (uncooked), YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 3 moths, TV dinners; 12 months, frozen
  

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