handling live shellfish
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Hog Island Oyster Co. guarantees the freshness of all our oysters and shellfish. Follow the tips below and enjoy the ultimate live seafood experience.
Handling & Storing Live Oysters, Clams & Mussels:
- On the road, transport oysters on ice in a cooler or waterproof bag – do not seal the bag. Oysters love to be cold (34-45 degrees F), damp and able to breathe. Never submerge your oysters in fresh water or sea water.
- At home, refrigerate. Place oysters, clams and mussels in a shallow bowl, the deep-cup side of the oyster facing down, and cover with a clean, wet kitchen towel. Or keep oysters in a cooler over ice and drain the cooler as the ice melts. Always keep your cooler as shaded as possible.
- Eat ‘em up fresh. For the freshest experience, eat live shellfish within one to two days of purchase. They may remain good up to three days if kept in a refrigerator covered with a wet cloth.
- Discard any open bivalves. Bivalves open their shells slightly to breathe - this is normal and good health. Discard any oysters, clams or mussels whose shells are broken or do not close tight when tapped. Discard any clams or mussels that do not steam open.
Shuck. Eat. Enjoy.
Hog Island Oyster Farm
20215 Highway 1 (map)
Marshall, CA 94940
415.663.9218, x208Open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
