Mytilus edulis/galloprovincialis CharacteristicsApproximate count is 18/24mussels per pound These live Mediterranean mussels are packed in 5 lb vexar bags Grown locally on Salt Spring Island Harvest date and harvest area are listed on accompanying shellfish tag Keep the accompanying shellfish tag on file for 90 days Handling & StorageKeep mussels chilled, between 1° to 4°C Store in the cooler, on ice, in a non airtight container and allow water to drain Cover with a clean, wet cloth Discard any broken shells and open mussels that do not close when lightly tapped Scrub shells and pull any remaining beard or byssus thread off Minimum shelf life is 3 days from date of delivery