Liquid yeast arrived semi swollen

[Remy]

My liquid yeast packet arrived in the mail semi swollen but with out being able to feel the nutrient packet do I assume it’s been punctured and if so what will be the shelf life(in the fridge) should I order a new yeast for next Saturday brew? And just start the yeast and have a back up in the fridge if it starts ok?
thanks!

 

[Mtrhdltd]

Make a small yeast starter to test it.

 

[VikeMan]

My liquid yeast packet arrived in the mail semi swollen but with out being able to feel the nutrient packet do I assume it’s been punctured and if so what will be the shelf life(in the fridge) should I order a new yeast for next Saturday brew? And just start the yeast and have a back up in the fridge if it starts ok?
thanks!

A punctured nutrient pack will have no significant impact on shelf life.