In conclusion, the results showed that halophilic microorganisms were present and multiplied rapidly at 35 C in dried saltcured cod products obtained from the selected commercial producers. The initial level of the halophilic microorganisms varied among the products from different producers and also within productsfromthesameproducer.Thelevelsofhistamineremained low even in products with extensive growth of halophilic microorganisms. This shows that consumption of dried salt-cured cod products is not associated with risk of histamine poisoning.