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The shelf life of cold-smoked salmon is very short, one to two weeks in the refrigerator and about one month in the freezer. Storage time is another critical factor in the proliferation of Listeria bacteria since it can grow at low temperatures.
Hot-smoked salmon has a slightly higher longevity than cold-smoked salmon. You can safely store it in the refrigerator for one to two weeks. With cold-smoked salmon, you should use it within three days.