How long does Cod (raw) last in the fridge?

Cod (raw) — refrigerator: 1–3 days. Applies only to the matching state and safe storage conditions.

How do you know if Cod (raw) has gone bad?

Dull, sunken eyes if whole; grey flesh; Strong fishy or ammonia smell; Soft, mushy flesh. Normal smell and appearance do not prove safety. Never taste food to check safety; consider storage history and product instructions.

How long can Cod (raw) sit out before it goes bad?

Cod (raw) should not be left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C). Refrigerate promptly.

How Long Does Cod (Raw) Last?

Q: Can you freeze Cod (raw)?

Cod (raw) — freezer: 6–8 months. This is a quality guideline, not a safety deadline.

Cod (Raw): 1–3 days in the refrigerator and 6–8 months in the freezer. These are listed storage intervals; check each card for exact evidence and conditions. Freezer intervals describe quality.

3 cited USDA/FDA/FSIS sources
Editorial review · Editorial record: June 2026

1–3 days

Storage guideline

Interval source: Fin Fish / Lean Fish (cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, sole) / Refrigerator

US guidance; fridge ≤4°C / 40°F, freezer continuously ≤−18°C / 0°F. Freezer intervals concern quality.

Source checked: 2026-09-04

6–8 months

Quality guideline

Interval source: Fin Fish / Lean Fish (cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, sole) / Freezer

US guidance; fridge ≤4°C / 40°F, freezer continuously ≤−18°C / 0°F. Freezer intervals concern quality.

Source checked: 2026-09-04

Each card identifies whether its interval has an exact source or is still under review. A missing card means no interval is available for that state.
An absent after-opening entry must not be replaced with an unopened interval.

Based on USDA/FSIS guidance:

Cod (raw): the interval is mapped to “Fin Fish / Lean Fish (cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, sole) / Refrigerator”. Use this guidance only for the preparation state named in that row and on this page.

At or below 4°C / 40°F; correct handling before and during refrigeration. Source

Fresh fish should smell like the ocean, not ammonia. Cook to 145°F (63°C).

How to tell if it's gone bad

Normal appearance and smell do not prove food is safe. Disease-causing bacteria may be present without visible spoilage. Never taste food to test its safety; follow time, temperature and recall guidance. FDA — Storage Basics

Look:Dull, sunken eyes if whole; grey flesh
Smell:Strong fishy or ammonia smell
Texture:Soft, mushy flesh

When in doubt, throw it out. If Cod (Raw) smells, looks, or feels off — discard it. Food poisoning is not worth the risk.

Can you freeze Cod (Raw)?

Listed quality estimate: Cod (Raw) keeps 6–8 monthsat continuously 0°F (−18°C) or below, if safe when frozen. Check the source status on the storage card; this is not a discard deadline.

How to store Cod (Raw)

Keep Cod (Raw) covered in the refrigerator. Use the refrigerator duration shown above for this food state.
Package Cod (Raw) tightly for the freezer and label the stored date. Use the freezer duration shown above for this food state.

Storage tips

Store fish on ice or on the coldest fridge shelf in a sealed container.

Check your storage dates

Compare the elapsed time with the storage guidance. This cannot certify that food is safe.

FDA — Storage Basics / Freezer Facts

Common questions

How long can Cod (raw) sit out before it goes bad?: Cod (raw) should not be left out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C). Refrigerate promptly.

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