Backfin Crab Meat (Lump Louisiana Blue Crab Meat) - Case of 3

A: Yes. The Louisiana blue crab is cooked before the meat is picked and packaged, so the backfin crab meat is precooked. This product is frozen rather than pasteurized. Thaw the sealed container overnight in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. After opening, remove what your recipe requires with a clean utensil and immediately refrigerate the remainder in a tightly sealed container at 40°F or below. Use the refrigerated crab meat within 2–4 days. fda.gov If you will not use the remainder within that period, freeze it promptly in an airtight freezer-safe container. Refreezing crab meat that remained properly refrigerated is safe, although its texture may become slightly softer. Always follow the handling instructions printed on the package you receive.