Why Should People Over 65 Not Eat Smoked Salmon? A Guide to Listeria Risk
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults aged 65 and older are more likely to be hospitalized or die from foodborne illness. This increased risk is the primary reason why people over 65 should not eat smoked salmon, particularly the cold-smoked variety, as it can harbor the dangerous bacteria *Listeria monocytogenes*.
