Although blue cheese is moldy and safe to eat, not every cheese is meant to develop a bit of color. Dr. Nikol Hopkins, DN of MDLifespan, tells us this is a natural part of some ripening processes, but ...

Whether one moldy slice ruins the rest depends on the type of cheese and its packaging. Hard cheeses can sometimes be salvaged, but soft, sliced, shredded, or crumbled cheeses should be discarded.

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When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste ...

(THE CONVERSATION) When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) When you open the ...