Fresh whole lobster — Seafood — Shellfish — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Fresh whole lobster (2 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Seafood — Shellfish. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
live
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 1 dayIt is not safe to cook and eat a whole lobster if it is dead at the time of preparation. |
| Freezer — general | Not Recommended |
frozen
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 1–2 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 2–4 weeks |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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