How to Tell if Your Seafood Has Spoiled

Raw Seafood

Knowing what fresh fish smells like helps you spot the difference when it turns bad. Chef Kiki Aranita of Poi Dog explains that spoiled raw fish gives off a strong, putrid odor. They told EatingWell: "If it smells pungently fishy and foul (and makes you lose your appetite!), trust your nose.

Its texture can become slimy, soft, and mushy, and the color may turn gray. A shiny surface is normal, but slime is a warning sign." Look for sour smells, cloudy eyes, bruising, and slime.

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