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Article: THROW AWAY SOFT CHEESE AT SIGHT OF FURRY MOLD GROWTH
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- September 15, 1993
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Glenna Hanks is a home economist with the Lake County Cooperative Extension Service affiliated with Purdue University. Send your food questions to her in care of the Post-Tribune 1065 Broadway, Gary Ind. 46402.
Q:How do you know when blue cheese has gone bad?
A:Unhealthy mold growth will appear different in color or pattern than the usual blue veins. Beware of white, pink, blue, green, gray or black flecks or furry patches. Throw away soft cheese like blue or brie if you spot any sign of invader molds; mold spores spread quickly through soft cheese. Hard cheeses like cheddar, on the other hand, are okay to ...