Does vacuum sealed smoked salmon need to be refrigerated?

YES! There are some smoked salmon products that dont need refrigeration. They are a retort pouch which is the same thing as canning. It kills all the bacteria in the smoked fish with heat but in return you get a product that tastes canned. Our smoked salmon needs refrigeration because it is only cooked to 150o F during the smoking process. If smoked salmon is kept frozen and then thawed when needed, you will experience what smoked salmon was meant to taste like. Keep in mind that all vacuum sealed products should be handled properly (keep refrigerated to 38F. or below) to ensure your safety. Q: Is Wild Salmon safe to eat raw? A: Yes, as long as it has been rated sushi grade meaning it has been frozen to -10F for at least 15 hours to kill any parasites that might be present. Q: What is the best wild salmon to eat? A: While the five species of Pacific salmon all share a general outward resemblance, they vary in size, flesh color, and flavor. All species of wild salmon are wonderful to ...  more

YES! Our smoked salmon needs refrigeration because it is only cooked to 150o F during the smoking process. If smoked salmon is kept frozen and then thawed when needed, you will experience what smoked salmon was meant to taste like. Keep in mind that all vacuum sealed products should be handled properly (keep refrigerated to 38F. or below) to ensure your safety.  more

YES! There are some smoked salmon products that dont need refrigeration. They are a retort pouch which is the same thing as canning. It kills all the bacteria in the smoked fish with heat but in return you get a product that tastes canned. Our smoked salmon needs refrigeration because it is only cooked to 150o F during the smoking process. If smoked salmon is kept frozen and then thawed when needed, you will experience what smoked salmon was meant to taste like. Keep in mind that all vacuum sealed products should be handled properly (keep refrigerated to 38F. or below) to ensure your safety.  more