My MIL bought salmon for us a week ago. I planned to make it for dinner today, but when I took it out of the fridge and defrosted it, I noticed a yellow stain on it. What is this? Is it safe to eat? I have kids and don’t want to make them sick. Should I throw it away?
You pull a salmon fillet from the freezer, thaw it overnight, and—surprise—a yellowish or orange-yellow tint appears on the flesh. No foul smell, no slimy texture… just an unexpected hue that makes you pause before cooking. Good news: this is almost always harmless—and likely due to one of two natural causes. Let’s break down what’s … Read more