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How long does fresh whole lobster, live last?
Fresh whole lobster, live keeps for about 1 day in the refrigerator. Counted from the date of purchase.
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 1 day |
It is not safe to cook and eat a whole lobster if it is dead at the time of preparation.
Storage times are the USDA FoodKeeper guidance for quality and safety, not a guarantee; a printed use-by date on the package comes first. Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (CC0), fetched 2026-10-27, category Seafood / Shellfish.
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