I have a sealed pkg of gorgonzola cheesw dated March 2018. It is June. Does it go bad?
Gorgonzola dated March 2018 vacuumed packed and never opened. It is June and blue. Is it good?
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The date on your package of cheese is most likely a "best by" date. This means that the manufacturer assumes that the quality of the product begins to degrade by that time. It DOES NOT mean that the product suddenly becomes unsafe to consume. Whether or not it is "good" will be up to your taste buds, but I would assume it is safe to consume. Cheese has enough salt and (particularly blue cheese) "good/safe" bacteria, that nothing harmful would be growing in your sealed, properly refrigerated package of Gorgonzola.
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Cheese has enough salt and (particularly blue cheese) "good/safe" bacteria, that nothing harmful would be growing in your sealed, properly refrigerated package of Gorgonzola.Can you eat expired Gorgonzola cheese?
Is a wedge of Gorgonzola cheese still safe after the ? sell by date or "best by date" on the package? Yes - assuming proper storage, it will typically remain safe to use for 3 to 4 weeks, even if the "sell-by" or "best by date on the package expires.How do you know when Gorgonzola goes bad?
If it grows a grey or pink mold around the edges, or a black mold, throw it out. That's an undesirable mold. Those molds aren't usually dangerous, but they can make the cheese taste bad.Does unopened blue cheese go bad?
Unopened blue cheese comes with a shelf life of a month up to 6 months depending on its packaging, and it usually retains quality for at least a couple of extra weeks. Once you open the package or start the wedge, finish the cheese within 3 to 4 weeks.What happens if I eat expired blue cheese?
Consuming spoiled blue cheese can cause food poisoning, which causes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps ( 5 , 6 ). Certain types of mold also produce mycotoxins, which are toxic compounds that can suppress immune function, cause digestive distress, and even contribute to cancer ( 1 ).Cheese Similar to Gorgonzola Dolce Taste Test
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