Artificial and Natural Flavorings
If the ingredient statement says Natural Flavors, then the flavor is derived from real crabs, lobsters or scallops.  When the ingredient statement says Artificial Flavor, then the flavors are not derived from real shellfish.  We take precautions to assure that our product is safe for our consumers with shellfish allergies.  Product with artificial flavor is made before any product with natural flavor is produced.  Even though, all of our products are made on the same equipment, the equipment is thoroughly cleaned after products with natural flavors are made.

Allergenic Ingredients/Gluten
We wanted you to know that we do label allergenic ingredients, such as shellfish, wheat, milk and eggs for our consumers.  Allergenic ingredients will be listed in the ingredient statement in their common or usual terms.  If the Modified Food Starch in the product is wheat based, it will be listed on the ingredient statement as a wheat-based ingredient.  It is important to always read the ingredient statement because product formulas do change occasionally.

Sell by date information
The sell by date shows how long the product will be of optimal quality.  We recommend you use the product within one week of the sell by date or two to four days after opening the package, which ever comes first.  If you keep Louis Kemp Seafood covered and refrigerated after opening, the product will stay fresh and delicious for up to four days.

Preparation
Our products are fully cooked and should not be prepared in the same manner as you would prepare raw crab, lobster, or scallops.

Storage
The product was developed to be sold in the refrigerated case, unfrozen.  We believe this product will be far superior in texture and flavor if not frozen.  However, this product may be frozen up to 90 days.  Special precautions must be taken because freezing will cause the package to become very brittle.  If you choose to freeze the item before the sell by date, the package should be over wrapped in material suitable for freezing, such as freezer paper or foil.

Handling information
Thaw the product approximately 12 hours in the refrigerator and use within four days of defrosting. 
 
Freezing and thawing this product may cause changes in the texture and may form some liquid in the package after thawing. 
 
If you have accidentally left the product at room temperature for a long period of time (more than 4 hours) do not use the product and discard it.  For heating instructions see the package labels.