A 39-year-old member asked:
i was wondering what would happen if i ate uncooked salmon?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Uncooked salmon: Was is lox (brined salmon)? If yes, you are probably fine. Was it flash frozen sushi ? If yes, you are probably fine. However, eaten fresh uncooked salmon could lead to infection.
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