How long does unrefrigerated shredded cheese last?
I left an unopened package of shredded mozarella cheese out unrefrigerated last night after going grocery shopping, and found it today, 16 hours later. Should I toss it?
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No, it's fine. It wasn't opened or anything? Then nothing is wrong with it. If you already opened it, smell it.
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To keep yourself safe from bacterial growth or spoilage, you should only keep cheese out for four hours, according to Adam Brock, director of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.How long can shredded cheese be left unrefrigerated?
According to Sarah Hill, Manager of Cheese Education and Training for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, cheese can be left at room temperature for up to two hours, as can all perishable foods.What happens if you eat shredded cheese that was left out?
After a few hours, the cheese dries out and, in some cases, becomes crusty and crumbly. Eventually, pathogenic bacteria (the kind that can make you sick) replicate so much in and on it, they make it inedible. Sweaty cheese is generally salvageable.Ways to Store Cheese Long Term
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