Might means I won't tell someone else it is safe, so he should go for it.

I "might" try getting a second package of salmon and see how well a sample does on my counter at home when left to sit for 2-3 days. Smoked salmon is pretty expensive, so the idea won't fly for everyone.

I'm liking the repackage into vacuum bags and freeze, then use in 2 (maybe 3) days idea, better and better. Smoked salmon on crackers, smoked salmon in a creamy noodle dish, smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese (loks and bagels!), smoked salmon with sun dried tomatoes...