“I thought keeping it at 4°C in the fridge made it safe”: why this recalled smoked salmon is a warning never to ignore

'I thought keeping it at 4°C in the fridge made it safe': why this recalled smoked salmon is a warning never to ignore

A Class I FDA recall of smoked salmon products reveals a terrifying truth: Listeria monocytogenes thrives in refrigerated conditions where most pathogens die. Experts explain why your fridge’s cold storage could be a slow-motion incubator for deadly bacteria, and how to actually protect yourself.