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Post Office Box 141
Long Cove Road
Tenants Harbor, Maine USA
04860
Tel: 1-888-229-1436
Fax: 207-372-8256
email: gem@midcoast.com
Storing & Handling
WHAT TO DO
Discard dead mussels
Throw out broken shelled mussels
Check for lot number and expiration date
Be aware that mussel shelf life is 9-14 days after packing
Leave in bag (with holes) so mussels can "breathe"
Store on ice covered with plastic wrap


WHAT NOT TO DO
Never freeze live mussels
Do not store in air-tight container
If you have a shellfish allergy, avoid mussels
Don't overcook your mussels - about four minutes for any recipe
Don't buy mussels from "seawater" tanks
Don't cook a mussel that doesn't snap shut when touched