{"id":24169,"date":"2022-09-13T19:12:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T11:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/?p=24169"},"modified":"2023-08-30T21:30:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T13:30:42","slug":"how-long-does-salmon-last-in-the-fridge-uncooked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salmon-last-in-the-fridge-uncooked\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Salmon Last In The Fridge Uncooked"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662dc8d822154\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662dc8d822154\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salmon-last-in-the-fridge-uncooked\/#How_Long_Does_Salmon_Last_In_The_Fridge_Uncooked\" title=\"How Long Does Salmon Last In The Fridge Uncooked\">How Long Does Salmon Last In The Fridge Uncooked<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salmon-last-in-the-fridge-uncooked\/#How_do_you_know_when_salmon_goes_bad\" title=\"How do you know when salmon goes bad?\">How do you know when salmon goes bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salmon-last-in-the-fridge-uncooked\/#What_happens_if_you_eat_old_salmon\" title=\"What happens if you eat old salmon?\">What happens if you eat old salmon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-salmon-last-in-the-fridge-uncooked\/#How_long_is_uncooked_salmon_good_for\" title=\"How long is uncooked salmon good for?\">How long is uncooked salmon good for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Salmon_Last_In_The_Fridge_Uncooked\"><\/span>How Long Does Salmon Last In The Fridge Uncooked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salmon last in the fridge for up to 3 days. <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-can-you-keep-fresh-salmon-in-the-fridge\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24171\">Salmon<\/a> does not freeze well but it can be frozen for up to 6 months in the freezer. Cooked salmon last longer than fresh ones. The fresher the salmon is the longer it can be stored in the refrigerator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncooked <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/animal\/salmon\" target=\"_blank\">salmon<\/a> will keep 1-2 days when kept in a refrigerator in a sealed container, according to USDA guidelines, at about 40 degrees F. You should always store uncooked salmon in an air-tight container or bag to prevent it from picking up odors from any other foods that are in your refrigerator. Salmon, being a fish, has a strong smell, therefore, placing it in air-tight containers will keep the smell of fish out of the refrigerator. Always choose to keep uncooked <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-can-you-keep-fresh-salmon-in-the-fridge\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24171\">salmon<\/a> in a lower shelf in the refrigerator so that it does not get into your other food items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After opening the packaging, always store leftover uncooked salmon in a sealed bag or container and store in the refrigerator to extend its life. When you return home from the local grocery store, you will want to put the salmon in the refrigerator to keep it, since you do not want it left out at room temperature. Raw salmon is best stored in the refrigerator for one to two days after being purchased at your local grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ff6a005c\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Types<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Shelf Life<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Uncooked<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1-2 days <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cooked<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 to 4 days <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shelf Life of different types of Salmon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Salmon can stay in the refrigerator for one to two days when raw, and for 3 to 4 days once it is fully cooked. Once salmon has been fully defrosted, it can be stored for just two days in the refrigerator before it starts going bad. When kept refrigerated, salmon (and other fatties like mackerel and sardines) can last for just 1 to 2 days. Salmon and other fish and seafoods do not keep for long. At most, fresh, raw salmon can last for two days in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Long Does Fresh Caught Fish Last In The Fridge\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uGyGLXVWbHo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how long Salmon last In the fridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-can-you-freeze-salmon\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6021\">How Long Can You Freeze Salmon<\/a> then you can check that article.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, fresh salmon at your local supermarket will only keep 1-2 days after you buy it. Raw salmon needs to be cooked before the two days are up, then can be stored in the refrigerator again once cooked. It is not recommended to use salmon that has spent 3 days in your refrigerator, even when it is vacuum sealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freezing salmon will let you keep your cooked salmon longer than storing it in your refrigerator. Cooked salmon in your refrigerator will only last for three or four days, as cooked foods contain high amounts of moisture. If you do not think you will use up your cooked salmon in the three to four days that you are allowed to keep it in the refrigerator, you may store it safely in your freezer for up to three months, provided that you do not leave it out of the refrigerator for more than one hour. You can safely store salmon longer than nine to 12 months in the freezer, but quality will take a hit past the 12 month mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep salmon patties in the freezer indefinitely, but quality begins to decline in about three months. If you make salmon patties and want to store them uncooked, keep them in the fridge up to two days. Cooked salmon patties can be stored for up to two days in the fridge, or frozen for up to six months, with no loss of quality. If you store salmon in your freezer at a consistent temperature, it may keep well there for up to two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1365-2621.1999.tb09869.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raw<\/a> salmon can last longer in the freezer when stored correctly, like up to eight months, but to get the best results, you will want to use it before that first three months are up. For best results, I always recommend first defrosting your frozen salmon in the fridge before cooking. If you would like to store raw salmon for as long as possible without freezing, pack it with ice in the fridge to limit decomposition. You will want to freeze your freshly purchased salmon for up to two days if you have changed your mind and wish to retain the best possible quality of the fish for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter whether the cooked salmon is raw or cooked, salmon will spoil if left in the refrigerator for any longer than the recommended time stated earlier. As long as your salmon is completely cooked, USDA recommends cooking your salmon to an internal temperature of 145degF (62.8degC), and has been stored correctly, there is no reason you should ever have food poisoning from eating cooked salmon. If you are unsure whether your salmon is still contaminated, and the strongly fishy odor is just as bad as it is supposed to be, you may want to prepare your salmon, and then taste or smell it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have opened the package, you can sniff it out and tell whether or not your salmon is bad. Open a bag of uncooked salmon as soon as you have to cook it, to prevent germs from finding a path into your salmons opened packaging. You know a whole salmon is fresh when it has tightly packed scales, glowing eyes, moistened tail, and a flushed-out reddish gill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the meat has any ridges or pockmarks as you pull your hands away from the salmon, I can tell that the salmon you had was <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/ejlt.200401069\" target=\"_blank\">rancid<\/a>. When you eat salmon that has gone bad or been spoiled, not only does it taste bad, you may get an illness. Also, bad salmon will sometimes have a milky, slimy residue, which is a pretty obvious sign you should not prepare and consume it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-coal\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18389\">Can You Eat Coal<\/a> then you can check that article.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, salmon is only delicious when fresh, and once it starts turning rancid, you will want to avoid it at all costs. If you purchase salmon that is already room temperature, cooking it right away instead of re-freezing is the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooked fish stays good for three or four days if stored correctly in a cooler, according to the FDA. Raw fish and shellfish should only be kept in a cooler for one or two days before cooking or freezing (40\/4.4 or lower).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_salmon_goes_bad\"><\/span>How do you know when salmon goes bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The animal&rsquo;s skin should be a shiny, silvery color with a bright pink-orange color. A salmon with dull, lifeless skin and flesh that has faded to gray will probably be unfresh if the skin and flesh look dull and lifeless.&nbsp;<strong>As well as any dark spots or discoloration on the fillet, there will also be a milky-white residue, which indicates spoilage.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_eat_old_salmon\"><\/span>What happens if you eat old salmon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In fact, it is more likely to cause you to become ill if salmon has more serious spoilage signs, such as mold or rotten smell. Foodborne symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea occur by bacteria that are present in the food.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_uncooked_salmon_good_for\"><\/span>How long is uncooked salmon good for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salmon, along with other fish, and seafood, do not keep for very long. Fresh, raw salmon will only stay in your refrigerator for two days at best. If you get fresh salmon, make sure to cook it that same night to be safe. The same day that frozen fish is thawed, it should be cooked. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Does Salmon Last In The Fridge Uncooked Salmon last in the fridge for up to 3 days. 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