Why does Blue cheese have a sell by date, if it already has mould on it?

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• Answer #1

  Bleu Cheese has a very specific type of mold on it that gives it it's unique, tangy flavor.

  All dairy products sold in the US, are regulated by the FDA and must have a sell-by date to insure that grocers do not sell food that may have become spoiled or rotten, or that may have picked up a dangerous bacteria that could multiply over time and make you sick.

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• Answer #2

  The mould on Blue cheese is an edible mould...not all moulds are safe to eat and that's why even Blue cheese expires.

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