Cheese thats been sitting out for 2 days, 19 hours and 43 minutes?

[Eli]

Ok, here's the story. My fiancee and I went to the store and bought some groceries on 10/4/2009 at 9:37PM.

We came home, put all of the refrigerated stuff away(so we thought), and went about things. We were planning on making chili in the coming days.

So the bag we thought was full of cans sits on the counter. And sits. Come tonight, I decide to put things away. I open the bag, and what do I discover? The 8oz bar of colby jack cheese that we decided to pick up. Doh! Forgot about that one...

Now, the question.. Should I use it for something? It has not been opened, obviously. I really don't think it would be bad to make some mac & cheese with or something, but I could be wrong.

Discuss.

 

[spidey07]

It's perfectly fine. It would be perfectly fine even if it was opened. I've eaten cheese off of a party tray I left out from a day or two ago plenty of times...was some good parties.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: spidey07
It's perfectly fine. It would be perfectly fine even if it was opened.

It'll just get moldy when it goes "bad". You can then cut the mold off and eat it anyway.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: spidey07
It's perfectly fine. It would be perfectly fine even if it was opened.

It'll just get moldy when it goes "bad". You can then cut the mold off and eat it anyway.

Yep.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

You do know why cheese was invented in the first place right? To preserve milk.

 

[seemingly random]

If it wasn't opened, there's a chance it's ok. I'd put it in the fridge and, with enough time to get to the store to buy another, check it when you're ready to use it. Your eyes and your nose are your friend.

 

[CRXican]

cheese is already rotten, no mold it's all good

 

[Eli]

I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

That's why you should just cut it up and munch on it. Or put it on a sammich. It's cheese, it doesn't have to be kept cold.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

I'll eat cheese of any age. The only time I won't eat it on a sandwich is when it gets dried out. I don't like the texture, so I'll then use it for cooking.

 

[OCGuy]

:camera: of fiance with the cheese?

 

[Farang]

I have worked as a cheesemaker. You are fine.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

Stop buying lousy processed cheese. Good cheese never sweats oil out at room temperature.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

Stop buying lousy processed cheese. Good cheese never sweats oil out at room temperature.

Huh... Really?

It's Tillamook cheese. It's good cheese...

 

[Modular]

Eat it!

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

Not in my experience with cheese that's unopened.

Although it's probably alright, you don't know if it's fine to eat until you check. Saying it's fine without checking is as smart as throwing out food the day it 'expires'.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

Stop buying lousy processed cheese. Good cheese never sweats oil out at room temperature.

Huh... Really?

It's Tillamook cheese. It's good cheese...

Tillamook is OK as US Government Surplus cheese is OK but, to each his own. Here's a tip to make your cheese last longer, Every time you cut a piece from the block, although a 8oz piece is pretty much a one use chunk. wrap the remainder in a new piece of plastic wrap. The cheese will last twice as long without molding.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

Stop buying lousy processed cheese. Good cheese never sweats oil out at room temperature.

Huh... Really?

It's Tillamook cheese. It's good cheese...

Tillamook is OK as US Government Surplus cheese is OK but, to each his own. Here's a tip to make your cheese last longer, Every time you cut a piece from the block, although a 8oz piece is pretty much a one use chunk. wrap the remainder in a new piece of plastic wrap. The cheese will last twice as long without molding.

Really, you don't think Tillamook is good cheese? It's pretty much the defacto standard here on the west coast, and especially where I'm from.. since Tillamook is in Oregon.

And.. LOL.. I have a food saver. My cheese lasts pretty much forever, though of course I don't bother to use it with such a small piece.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Eli
I know it's technically fine to eat. But most people probably wouldn't, at least not for its originally intended use(sandwiches). Once cheese gets warm, it's never quite the same again.. even if you re-chill it. The oils sweat out of it, and it gets all weird and crumbly when made cold again.

Stop buying lousy processed cheese. Good cheese never sweats oil out at room temperature.

Huh... Really?

It's Tillamook cheese. It's good cheese...

Tillamook is OK as US Government Surplus cheese is OK but, to each his own. Here's a tip to make your cheese last longer, Every time you cut a piece from the block, although a 8oz piece is pretty much a one use chunk. wrap the remainder in a new piece of plastic wrap. The cheese will last twice as long without molding.

Extra sharp cheddar cheese is a staple for me. For convenience, I course shred an 8oz block and put it in a container that has a 'good' seal. It's easily available for burritos, sandwiches and other dishes. I never let it sit out - I take it out of the fridge, use it and immediately return it. After a couple of weeks it might start to smell a little but it usually doesn't last that long.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Extra sharp cheddar cheese is a staple for me. For convenience, I course shred an 8oz block and put it in a container that has a 'good' seal. It's easily available for burritos, sandwiches and other dishes. I never let it sit out - I take it out of the fridge, use it and immediately return it. After a couple of weeks it might start to smell a little but it usually doesn't last that long.

By shredding it you massively increase it's surface area exposure to air. Don't do that.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Extra sharp cheddar cheese is a staple for me. For convenience, I course shred an 8oz block and put it in a container that has a 'good' seal. It's easily available for burritos, sandwiches and other dishes. I never let it sit out - I take it out of the fridge, use it and immediately return it. After a couple of weeks it might start to smell a little but it usually doesn't last that long.

By shredding it you massively increase it's surface area exposure to air. Don't do that.

Yes, but it's very convenient and it rarely goes bad. It's well worth it. Of course, making food easily available is sometimes not a good idea.

 

[octopus41092]

Who voted no? :Q

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Extra sharp cheddar cheese is a staple for me. For convenience, I course shred an 8oz block and put it in a container that has a 'good' seal. It's easily available for burritos, sandwiches and other dishes. I never let it sit out - I take it out of the fridge, use it and immediately return it. After a couple of weeks it might start to smell a little but it usually doesn't last that long.

By shredding it you massively increase it's surface area exposure to air. Don't do that.

Yes, but it's very convenient and it rarely goes bad. It's well worth it. Of course, making food easily available is sometimes not a good idea.

you could just shred up cheese off the block when you need cheese.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Extra sharp cheddar cheese is a staple for me. For convenience, I course shred an 8oz block and put it in a container that has a 'good' seal. It's easily available for burritos, sandwiches and other dishes. I never let it sit out - I take it out of the fridge, use it and immediately return it. After a couple of weeks it might start to smell a little but it usually doesn't last that long.

By shredding it you massively increase it's surface area exposure to air. Don't do that.

Yes, but it's very convenient and it rarely goes bad. It's well worth it. Of course, making food easily available is sometimes not a good idea.

you could just shred up cheese off the block when you need cheese.

True, and that's what I did for a while but I'm lazy and like to make the least amount of dishes possible. I can make a sandwich with no silverware...

I also shred lettuce and slice and dice tomatoes and onions (vidalia) in advance. The lettuce has the least shelf-life but a little brown doesn't freak me out and one of the dogs loves it believe it or not. One good thing about the southeast u.s. is pretty good produce year-round. I also cut up carrots, broccoli and cauliflower for convenience. If it's easy to access, I'll snack on it since fresh veggies are much better than potato chips, etc.

 

[FoBoT]

dude, it is cheese
do you know what cheese is?