Fresh salmon is easy to find and packed full of nutrients, but those nutrients fade as the fish ages. Not only that, but spoiled salmon can make you sick! Here’s how to avoid bad salmon.

Freshness is key when using cooked salmon as it can go bad faster if stored incorrectly. The USDA recommends that cooked salmon fillets be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for three ...

Fresh salmon won't have a strong odor, if it does, bin it. Other signs of spoiled salmon are a slimy texture or a gray or brownish hue. Always make sure you're buying a cut you can handle to ...