Experts Are Finally Telling Us If Cutting Off The Mold From Cheese Makes It Safe To Eat
August 9, 2025
Generally, cheese shouldn’t change much in appearance after you buy it and store it in your fridge, Png said. When you notice mold growing on cheese that shouldn’t have it, such as mozzarella, cheddar or Swiss, you shouldn’t eat it.
It most likely wouldn’t make you sick, though, Johnson said. It just wouldn’t taste very good.
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