How Long Does Frozen Raw Tuna Last?

TUNA (INCLUDING YELLOWFIN) — PURCHASED COMMERCIALLY FROZEN, RAW

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7-9 months (best quality)

 

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  • How long does frozen raw tuna last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep raw tuna frozen at all times.
  • Properly stored, frozen raw tuna will maintain best quality for about 9 months in the freezer, although it will usually remain safe to eat after that.
  • Is frozen raw tuna safe to eat after the expiration date on the package? Yes, if properly stored - commercially frozen raw tuna 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 frozen raw tuna will remain at peak quality.
  • How long will frozen raw tuna remain safe to eat? Frozen raw tuna 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.
  • How to tell if frozen raw tuna is no longer good? If dry spots or discoloration have developed on the frozen raw tuna, freezer burn has begun to set in - this will not make the raw tuna unsafe to eat, but it will harm the texture and taste.

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