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[pcampbell]

I should have broken the 5# bag into smaller segments but, forgot.  Thought I would go through it more quickly.. this happens every time.  I find a few stray pieces of the shreds with gray green mold.  Toss the rest of the bag, or just toss these pieces?

[Bill/SFNM]

If it tastes and smells OK, I usually just cut off the moldy pieces, especially if it's going to be baked at high temps. DISCLAIMER: there are dangerous toxins created by microbes that produce no odor or taste and are not destroyed by heat, but for cheese that has been stored in the fridge, I've never been concerned. Other foods stored in other ways concern me greatly.

[pcampbell]

Thanks, I didn't think it should be a big deal.  It doesn't smell moldy.  It was maybe 5 little dots within several pounds of pre-shredded cheese.

[parallei]

I think pre shredded might complicate the issue.  You need to be careful not to cross contaminate while cutting hard cheeses to remove mold.  I saw a couple of sites (Mayo Clinic is one) that say chuck it if it is pre shredded.