Shelf Life Tips
- How long does frozen cooked lobster meat last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep cooked lobster meat frozen at all times.
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Properly stored, frozen cooked lobster meat will maintain best quality for about 6 months in the freezer, although it will usually remain safe to eat after that.
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Is frozen cooked lobster meat safe to eat after the expiration date on the package? Yes, if properly stored - commercially frozen cooked lobster meat will typically carry a “Best By," "Best if Used By," “Best Before”, or "Best When Used By" date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the cooked lobster meat will remain at peak quality.
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How long will frozen cooked lobster meat remain safe to eat? Frozen cooked lobster meat that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely, as long as it has been stored properly and the package is not damaged.
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How long can you safely leave frozen cooked lobster meat at room temperature? Frozen cooked lobster meat should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature, as bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F.
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How to tell if frozen cooked lobster meat is no longer good? If dry spots or discoloration have developed on the frozen cooked lobster meat, freezer burn has begun to set in - this will not make the cooked lobster meat unsafe to eat, but it will harm the texture and taste.
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