Handling Tips

What to Look for at the Store

• The shells should be tightly closed. If a shell is slightly agape, it should close after it is tapped.
• Fresh oysters should have a pleasant sea-breeze odor.
• Broken shells will result in a dry or dead oyster.
• An oyster with no liquor will feel much lighter than one with its fluids intact. Dry oysters also sound hollow.

Now I'm at Home. What shall I do?

• Oysters should be placed cupside down to prevent the liquor or fluids from leaking out.
• Store in the regrigerator in a shallow bowl covered by a damp cloth. Do not store live oysters in a plastic bag or tightly sealed container.
• Plan to consume as soon as possible.