On 10/6/2020 5:13 PM, RichD wrote:
> I read something a few month back, can't recall the source,
> warning about tainted mussels.
>
> Said first, toss out any which open before cooking
> (steaming). Â* Then, discard any which fail to open as
> they ought, ~ 5 minutes.
>
> I don't get this. Isn't steam antiseptic? Are there microscopic
> critters that would survive?
>
> --
> Rich
>
Dead mussels aren't a good thing to eat. Mussels with open shells
should always be thrown out before cooking. Similarly, those which
don't open after cooking are also likely dead. IOW, not fresh.

Jill