Meat & Fish
How long does Smoked Salmon (opened) last?
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How long does Smoked Salmon (opened) last? fridge 5–7 days, freezer 3 months. Plus spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.
Fridge
5–7 days
Pantry
Refrigerate only
Freezer
3 months
Sealed / unopened: 3 weeks (unopened, refrigerated)
Signs Smoked Salmon (opened) has gone bad
- Sour or ammonia smell, slimy surface.
- Dull gray color shift.
- Watery liquid in the package.
Discard immediately if
- Any slimy or sticky feel
- Any off smell at all (cooked food should smell neutral or like its seasoning)
- Mold of any color
Why guidance varies
Whole cuts keep longer than ground meat because ground meat has more surface area exposed to bacteria; cut type, fat content, and packaging method (vacuum vs. butcher paper) shift duration significantly.
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Sources for this answer
- A USDA FSIS — Refrigeration and Food Safety — Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category.
- A USDA FoodKeeper — Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline.