We’ve all been there: You go to the fridge for a small mid-afternoon charcuterie board, grab your favorite hunk of cheese, and then comes the bad news. It’s moldy. While there are hacks out there to ...

“Cream cheese contains a high amount of moisture, which creates a favorable environment for bacteria and mold to grow,” Collingwood says. “Plus, the soft and creamy texture means it can be easily ...

Not all moldy cheese is a lost cause, but knowing which types are safe matters. Soft and hard cheeses behave very differently when mold appears. Even mold-made cheeses have limits, and some signs mean ...

Cheese is one of those foods that is in everyone's fridge but is surprisingly easy to mishandle. Many people store it the same way they store deli meat or leftovers, then wonder why it dries out or ...

Dear Heloise: Every time I purchase cheese, it will develop mold after a couple of months. I keep it in the refrigerator and wrap it tightly, but this is a problem — and an expensive one, too. How can ...

You know what will stop you in your tracks when scrolling through Instagram? A block of moldy cheese. It’s a tragedy to behold — one I’ve witnessed in my own fridge quite a few times after neglecting ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Why Does Cream Cheese Mold Quickly? Cream cheese has a high moisture content—up to 55%, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, compared to hard cheeses like Parmesan, which can have ...