norvege
Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 9:57AM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Went shopping this morning and bought smoked salmon. Picked it up in the grocery store at about 11am. Came home to watch the london marathon and completely forgot about the salmon until after the men's race finished around 3pm. The salmon was unopened, but was at room temperature for about 4 hours. It is smoked salmon too, so that means it was already cooked (I think?) Is it safe to eat?

thanks.
Montesquieu
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 10:46AM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I'm an old guy from Brooklyn with years of experience. It's perfectly safe up to about 12-14 hours. However, most likely it's not high quality smoked salmon. If you want first-rate stuff, order from Zabar's in New York.
over50
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 10:46AM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I'll take the bait...

Yes you can.
T.C.
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 10:47AM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Don't take any chances. Throw it out and go get more. Best to be safe than sorry!
Eat it
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 11:19AM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I'm a microbiologist and if the salmon was prepared correctly (brined for 8-10 hours and then smoked), you should be fine. The high salt concentration of the brine will prevent growth of pathogens. The whole point of Native Americans smoking salmon is to preserve it in the absence of refrigeration.
runner funner
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 1:04PM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Yes, twit, you can eat it.
whap
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 1:25PM - in reply to runner funner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
You could leave smoked fish out for a week. Just hold your nose when you eat it, defuses the taste changes.
CheechandChong
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 2:27PM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
We smoked some salmon to celebrate 4/20 on Friday.
Go Afrika
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/22/2012 5:43PM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
norvege wrote:

Went shopping this morning and bought smoked salmon. Picked it up in the grocery store at about 11am. Came home to watch the london marathon and completely forgot about the salmon until after the men's race finished around 3pm. The salmon was unopened, but was at room temperature for about 4 hours. It is smoked salmon too, so that means it was already cooked (I think?) Is it safe to eat?

thanks.


If salmon is still alive and communicating with you, it is all good. If salmon is dead, well, maybe the cat already had it.
norvege
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/23/2012 3:35AM - in reply to Montesquieu Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Thanks. I ate the salmon and am (probably) fine.
Montesquieu wrote:

If you want first-rate stuff, order from Zabar's in New York.


as for this, in case you couldn't tell by my time descriptions concerning the london marathon, I am located no where near newyork, but if I ever happen to find myself there, I will be sure to pass by zabar's since I love good salmon.

merci à tous
ggg
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/23/2012 5:58AM - in reply to norvege Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
toxines may kick late (at the end of the week). Sue the shop
where you bought them if you fall ill. Might be fortune there.
MeHereYouWhere?!
RE: Left smoked salmon out for about 4 hours--can I eat it? 4/23/2012 8:11AM - in reply to ggg Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Of course you CAN eat it, I mean, you CAN eat whatever the hell you choose. Now, SHOULD you eat it? I don't know.