Seafood Shelf Life & Storage Times
Fresh, cooked, and canned fish and shellfish.
29 foods Per-food evidence status Fridge, freezer & pantry
Fish and shellfish need species- and state-specific guidance. Live shellfish, shucked shellfish, raw fish and cooked seafood cannot be assigned one generic storage interval. Choose the matching food page and check its source status.
Storage references for common seafood; check source status on each food page:
| Food | Typical storage |
|---|---|
| Salmon (raw) | Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 2–3 months |
| Shrimp (raw) | Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 6–18 months |
| Tuna (canned) | Fridge 3–4 days after opening |
| Cod (raw) | Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 6–8 months |
| Tilapia (raw) | Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 6–9 months |
| Crab (raw) | Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–6 months |
| Lobster (raw) | Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–6 months |
| Scallops (raw) | Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–6 months |
Common questions
- How do you know if fish has gone bad?
- Signs of spoilage are reasons to discard fish, but a normal smell or appearance cannot establish safety. Check the storage history, handling conditions and guidance for the exact species and state. Never taste food to test safety.
All seafood storage times
- Salmon (raw) Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Shrimp (raw) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 6–18 months
- Tuna (canned) Fridge 3–4 days after opening
- Cod (raw) Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 6–8 months
- Tilapia (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 6–9 months
- Crab (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–6 months
- Lobster (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–6 months
- Scallops (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–6 months
- Canned tuna (opened) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Catfish (raw) Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Clams (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Oysters (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Smoked salmon Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 2–3 months
- Imitation crab Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Mackerel (raw) Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Sardines (canned, opened) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Anchovies (canned, opened) Fridge 2–3 months · Freezer 3–4 months
- Crab meat (cooked) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Lobster (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Octopus (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 2–3 months
- Squid (raw) Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 6–18 months
- Oysters (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Sushi Fridge 1 day · Freezer 1–2 months
- Ceviche Fridge 1 day · Freezer 1–2 months
- Smoked trout Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 2–3 months
- Halibut (raw) Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 6–8 months
- Trout (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 6–9 months
- Mussels (raw) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–4 months
- Clams (cooked) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3–4 months
