A Quick Package Check Before Frozen Fish Goes in Your Cart
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Choose a fully frozen seafood package with intact seals. The FDA advises avoiding open, torn or badly crushed packages, and notes that visible frost or ice crystals can signal long storage or thawing and refreezing.
The fish should feel hard through the packaging. Choose another package if the contents are soft or flexible. Pick up frozen food last and put it in the freezer promptly after shopping.
Follow the thawing directions on the package, particularly if the fish is vacuum packed. The package directions matter as well as the display temperature.
