In the smoked salmon industry, you dare not jinx yourself by saying it out loud. It's known simply as "the 'L' word."
A single outbreak of listeria can lead to millions of dollars in recalls and sanitation work, so much that some companies have been forced to close their doors permanently after enduring the process.
Smoked salmon has been -- and continues to be -- one of the true success stories in the seafood industry.
Salmon consumption has risen across the globe, and for many consumers smoked salmon may be one of their entry points into the seafood category.
