That Green Spot on Your Cheddar… Cut It Off or Toss the Whole Thing?

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Here’s the right way:

1. Use a clean, sharp knife.

2. Cut at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) around and below the mold.

3. Don’t slice straight through the mold—that drags spores into the good part.

4. Cut wide, then discard the moldy portion immediately.

It might feel like you’re sacrificing more cheese than necessary. You are. That’s the point.

Better safe than sorry.