Am I Tempting Fate Eating Something with Mold on It?

Am I Tempting Fate Eating Something with Mold on It?

How far are you willing to go for a good sandwich or burger?  And no, I am not talking about how much driving distance you are willing to drive to get one.  I mean what are you willing to eat on said burger or sandwich or meal.

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After this past weekend, I learned that I am only willing to go so far when it comes to my food.  I think I am drawing the line at mold.  But my wife thinks I am absolutely crazy for doing so.

I am Drawing the Line at Cheese - And Even That is a Big If on My Side

All of us have probably reached into our refrigerator for the cheese block and noticed some green starting to sprout on it.

And yes, you can shave off about an inch of that parmesan and you are good to go.  And I'm kind of OK with that.

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There are other foods though that can be safe to eat even with a little bit of mold on them.  Now, I am not encouraging this behavior, but in a pinch, you could actually eat some food that have "gone bad".

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Firmer Foods Likely Will Be More Safe than Soft Foods - Be Careful

Again, if you think something may be spoiled and not edible, please throw it out!  Don't tempt fate.  But there are a few things that can be trimmed and still edible.  Hard cheeses are the most common of foods that get mold, but trimming can fix.  Mold can't really penetrate the hard cheeses like Cheddar, Asiago or even Parmesan.

Firm produce is another food that can be trimmed.  Foods like bell peppers or carrots can be trimmed and still eaten.  But stay away from those soft food, especially with high moisture content.  If you find mold on the following, it is probably best to pitch it out:

• Yogurt
• Soft cheeses
• Cooked leftovers
• Bread

Many of these foods are porous and will likely be contaminated through most of the item.