Is mold on cheese dangerous?

Answer by  lajaponaise (42)

No mold on cheese is not dangerous, in fact some cheese is known for its mold (blue cheese). Any hard cheese the mold can be cut away, about half an inch to a inch around the mold. Soft cheeses you may not want to eat. It can be prevented by soaking a paper towel in white vinegar and wrapping.

Answer by  ParrotPirate (477)

Mold on cheese is safe. You can cut it off and use the rest. Mold is a natural part of the process of cheese making, actually. The veins of color in bleu cheese are actually a form of mold. Most cheese actually has a skin of mold on the out side initially I think.

Answer by  MzGlace (373)

In my experience, it is safe to cut off the molded portion and eat the rest. A good deal of expensive cheese is actually made by letting it crust over with mold, so it is a natural place for it to grow back when the cheese is stored in a cool place.