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Risks of harm from smoked salmon
Does smoked salmon pose a cancer risk?
Is it safe to eat smoked salmon?
Jakarta, shesocial Indonesia
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Salmon
is one of the fish that is said to be high in nutrition and has many benefits for the body, because of its content
omega-3
what’s in it.
Salmon meat is often consumed cooked or raw like sashimi, or even made into smoked salmon.The final method is done by preserving the salmon with salt and then smoking it to give it a distinctive taste, aroma and texture.
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The smoking process functions to preserve fish by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
However, consuming too much smoked salmon and improper processing methods can increase a number of health risks.
Risks of harm from smoked salmon
Because smoked salmon is not cooked, but only processed for pickling and smoking, salmon meat is susceptible to bacterial contamination
Listeria monocytogenes
.This bacteria causes a serious infection called listeriosis, as summarized on the page
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
In severe cases, listeria can spread to the brain or bloodstream and cause sepsis, pneumonia, and even death.
Symptoms of listeria include fever, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, neck stiffness, and balance problems.
Pregnant women, seniors over 65 years, and people with low immunity such as cancer patients, are not advised to consume smoked salmon straight from the package.Salmon must be cooked to a temperature of 74 degrees Celsius until the bacteria die.
Does smoked salmon pose a cancer risk?
An inappropriate smoking process for salmon meat can produce a number of potentially carcinogenic compounds, such as:
– Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
– Nitrosamine
– Heterocyclic amines
– Heavy metal contaminants such as arsenic and cadmium
Even though these compounds are said to be potentially carcinogenic, there is no strong scientific evidence that directly links consumption of smoked salmon with an increased risk of cancer.
However, experts still recommend consuming smoked foods only occasionally and not in large portions.
Is it safe to eat smoked salmon?
In general, smoked salmon is still safe to consume occasionally and in reasonable portions.However, you still need to pay attention to the following:
– The sodium content of smoked salmon is quite high because it is preserved in salt, so it is not ideal if eaten every day.
– There is a risk of Listeria, especially for pregnant women, the elderly, and people with low immunity.
– Compounds resulting from fumigation have the potential to have long-term effects, although the risks are still uncertain.
Salmon is still rich in nutrients and beneficial for the body, especially because it contains omega-3.However, make sure to limit the portion and always pay attention to how it is stored and processed so that it is not contaminated with dangerous bacteria.
If after eating smoked salmon you experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches or unusual digestive disorders, especially if you are in a risk group, immediately consult a doctor for further treatment.
(avd/asr)
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