"Spotting the Warning Signs: How to Tell If Your Seafood is Spoiled"

When buying seafood, there are several red flags to watch out for to ensure freshness and avoid spoilage. These include lack of visual appeal, such as cloudy or sunken eyes, and improper odor, as fresh fish should smell like the ocean. Squishy or slimy texture, brown gills, curled tail, torn belly, and open shellfish are also signs of potential spoilage. Missing or old tags, dry shells, and unlively crustaceans should be avoided. Suspicious shrimp with dry appearance or black spots should also be avoided. It is important to establish a relationship with a trusted fishmonger and ask questions about the seafood's source and freshness.