My Cheese has Mould On It! What Do I Do?

Frequently, cheeses that start to grow mould while aging, in storage, or during transit can be salvaged and are safe to consume.  In the case of blue/white mould that has begun to form, it can be scraped off with regular dinner knife or back of chef knife, and bloomy rind cheeses often begin to re-rind themselves on the cut surface which can just be cut off or eaten.

Spoiled cheese has some key indicators – if you get an ammonia/sour smell or taste then it goes in the bin.

Fresh, high moisture, young cheeses (think mozzarella/ricotta/mascarpone/cream cheese) that have mould growing should be discarded immediately.

Moulds that show up with black or reddish hue should be discarded.

Our primary aim is to provide delicious, quality, safe cheeses to our Sheridans customers however cheese is a living thing with an agenda of its own. If you believe your cheese (or other food item) has spoiled, please contact us immediate at online@sheridanscheesemongers.com for a replacement or refund.