Is Moldy Cheese Safe to Eat?
Understanding Good Mold Molds that are introduced to ripen or add flavor to cheese are considered safe to eat. These beneficial molds include: Penicillium roqueforti: Found in French Roquefort, English Stilton, and Danish blue cheeses, this blue/green mold adds a distinctive flavor. Penicillium camemberti: The white, fluffy mold rind on brie and Camembert comes from…