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No! You cook the mussels then they will open themselves. Unless you want to eat them raw, then soak them in ice water for a couple hours till there clean and open them if there not open yet.

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If the mussel is open before you cook it ,it's a sign it's already dead and therefore should not be consumed .

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Most people I have asked says dont eat it.

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