Salmon turned green - is it safe to eat?
I left a meal with salmon in the refrigerator for 3 days. The salmon skin is turning green.
Is it safe to consume it? If not, is it salvageable at all?
Best Answer
I would strongly recommend against consuming this fish. In general you should cook fresh fish on the same day you bought it and not store cooked fish in the fridge for longer than a maximum of two days. Changes in colour, smell or texture are commonly a strong indicator that the fish has gone bad and eating it comes with a risk of a scombroid food poisoning.
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How do I know if the salmon is good if it has green on it when I open packaged salmon? If it has green on it, it has gone bad. Throw it out. If you bought it recently you should be able to get a refund, so return it to the store.Can you tell if salmon has gone bad?
In short, to detect spoiled salmon, you have to check for its look, smell, and texture. Bad smell, dull appearance, and mushy texture are the warning signs which tell you that your favorite salmon can no longer be eaten.What color does salmon turn when bad?
Salmon should be reddish when it is raw and turns to pink when it has been cooked. If you notice that it has a grey opaque skin then it has gone bad. Other things to look for are milky residue, dark spots, or mold anywhere on the fish. Those are all signs that your salmon has spoiled.Top 3 Best Fish vs. Worst Fish to Eat: Thomas DeLauer
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