On 10/8/2020 3:39 PM, Graham wrote:
> On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 15:20:20 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> 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
>
> Apparently a myth!
> https://tinyurl.com/y39y5sec
>
Perhaps, but having gotten sick from eating allegedly "fresh" mussels
that were already opened when I steamed them, I'd rather not take the
chance. Better safe than sorry.

Jill