There is little or no air space between the fish and the wrapping material, and no liquid in the package. Odor is not evident or is fresh and mild. Wrapping material is moisture and vapor proof, fits closely around the product, and is undamaged. Packaging materials do not contain ice crystals, or have water shins or other indications that the product had thawed at any point. Packaged breaded and unbreaded products have a clean and uniform appearance.
Individual pieces separate easily.
Breading is intact. Packaged frozen seafood may have an expiration date stamped on the label. Use the seafood before the expiration date. Shrimp Fresh shrimp have a mild odor and firm textured meat. The shell or meat is not slippery, and there are no black spots or patches on the shell or meat.