How long does Sushi (Raw Fish) last?
Sushi (Raw Fish) lasts 1–2 days in the fridge. Spoilage signs to check, storage tips, and cited food-safety sources.
Quick answer
Can I still eat it?
Use this as a conservative screen before you rely on the storage window. If anything seems unsafe, discard it.
Use whole days since it was opened, cooked, or bought.
Sealed / unopened: N/A
Signs Sushi (Raw Fish) has gone bad
- Strong fishy or ammonia smell.
- Dull, discolored, or slimy fish.
- Rice gone hard, dry, or sour.
Discard immediately if
- Left in the danger zone (40–140°F) more than 2 hours
- Slimy surface, sticky film, or sour/ammonia smell
- Past the fridge window above — when in doubt, throw it out
Why guidance varies
Raw fish has high water activity and neutral pH, so bacteria multiply fast; citrus or wasabi do not make it safe.
Get a heads-up before it expires. Search the full database instead.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sushi (Raw Fish) last?
In the fridge: 1–2 days. Sealed / unopened: N/A. Keep in the coldest part of the fridge and eat within a day. Pregnant people, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should avoid raw or undercooked seafood.
How can you tell if Sushi (Raw Fish) has gone bad?
Signs that Sushi (Raw Fish) has gone bad: Strong fishy or ammonia smell; Dull, discolored, or slimy fish; Rice gone hard, dry, or sour.
What does the date label on Sushi (Raw Fish) mean?
Sushi (Raw Fish) usually doesn't carry a printed date label — judge by storage time and the spoilage signs above.
Sources for this answer
- A USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data — Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category.
- A FDA — Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safety — Raw/cooked seafood handling and storage baseline.