Is there danger in eating moldy cheese?!
Answers: I just ate a bunch of cheese on my spaghetti and because of the way I grated it I didnt notice until after I ate it. Is there danger in this or is it safe? Im a little extra worried because I fed it to my 2 year old and I am pregnant. THANKS!
Not necessarily. It's dangerous to people who have a mold allergy. You should be alright as for your two year old you should contact his pediatrician and check if he has any symptoms of illness like diarrhea, cramping, upset stomach etc.
Oh good news even if your daughter or son does get ill from ingesting it if she's/he's healthy it should pass within a few days. Just read it on a health site.
why would you eat moldy cheese your insides are going to grow worms now
Yes their is a danger because its moldy and has worms.
I doubt you will come to any harm. A lot of cheese get their flavor from mold which is introduced to the cheese. Food spoilage bacteria is not necessary harmful as opposed to food poisoning bacteria which is.
The answer depends on the type of cheese. Moulds are microscopic organisms that have thread-like roots that burrow into the foods they grow on. Most molds are harmless. Moulds are even used to make some kinds of cheese, such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, brie and Camembert. These moulds are safe to eat.
But mould on cheese that's not part of the manufacturing process can also harbor harmful bacteria, such as listeria, brucella, salmonella and E. coli. With hard and semisoft cheese, you can cut away the mouldy part and eat the rest of the cheese. But soft cheeses should be discarded.
Hard Cheese:
Cheddar, Colby, Swiss, Parmesan, Romano, Gruyere
Handling Hard Cheese:
Safe to eat if the mould is removed. Cut off at least one inch around and below the mould spot. Keep the knife out of the mold itself so that it doesn't cross-contaminate other parts of the cheese. Cover the cheese in fresh wrap.
Semisoft Cheese:
American, Asiago, baby Swiss, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, Muenster, Gorgonzola
Handling Semisoft Cheese:
Safe to eat if the mould is removed. Cut off at least one inch around and below the mould spot. Keep the knife out of the mold itself so that it doesn't cross-contaminate other parts of the cheese. Cover the cheese in fresh wrap.
Soft Cheese:
Brie, blue cheese, Camembert, cottage cheese, Neufchatel, feta, ricotta, shredded and sliced cheeses
Handling Soft Cheese:
Discard the cheese.
To prevent mould growth on cheese, follow these tips:
Keep cheese and cheese dishes covered with plastic wrap.
Always refrigerate cheese. Don't allow cheese to sit at room temperature for longer than two hours.
Also, don't eat cheese made from unpasteurized (raw) milk. Raw milk and cheeses may contain harmful bacteria and aren't safe to eat, drink or use in cooking.
Note: I have eaten hard cheese that had some mould and was fine. Hope this has been some help to you.
not sure . my grandparents would cut off the mold on cheese or scrape off the top of jelly jar if moldy. fed me as a youngster and i'm still here . ask a doctor
Moldy poop. Hahaha!!! No really, bleu cheese is moldy cheese too but I think it's a different mold. Just keep an eye on the kiddos and see if they start to get sick. If so, take them to a physician.