How long can you leave thawed out fish in a sealed air tight package of the refrigerator or freezer before it gets bad?

* Up to 2 days for most fish, including tuna, salmon, and cod

* Up to 3 days for flounder, catfish, and scallops

* Up to 5 days for smoked salmon

In the Freezer (0°F or lower):

* Up to 2 months for most fish

* Up to 3 months for fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna

* Up to 6 months for shellfish

Tips:

- Make sure fish is thawed in a sealed air-tight package to prevent contamination from other foods or bacteria.

- If fish has been thawed in the refrigerator, it can be refrozen once without compromising its safety or quality.

- Cooked fish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months.

- Check the "use-by" date on fish packages to ensure they are not consumed past their recommended storage period.