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How Long Do Oysters Last in the Fridge?

About 3 days in the fridge.

Oysters keep for about 3 days in the fridge.

Watercolor illustration of oyster
Typical shelf lifeabout 3 days
Where to keep themRefrigerator
CategorySeafood

How to store oysters

Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate shell-side down; eat within 3 days

Good to know

Its Chinese name carries 'hao' but it's not the other shellfish—just the Cantonese nickname for oysters

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