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Buying Fresh Mussels

Make sure you are buying fresh mussels by following these simple guidelines.

Never purchase a mussel that is chipped, broken, or OPEN.
Mussels should be tightly closed when bought, indicating that they are still alive.

The Mussels should all be open only once they are cooked. Any that remain closed should be discarded.

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