Whole Food Tub of Blue Cheese...can I still eat it?

[Anonymous]

I opened it at Christmas, but the sell by date isn't until April 2013. Is there a rule like with lunchmeat that it should be eaten within a certain time after opening?

forgive my ignorance!

[Anonymous]

If it is 'extra moldy blue' or smells like ammonia, toss it. I'd be leery of eating it now after being unsealed for 2+ months.

[Anonymous]

Agreed. I just googled it too. apparently 3-4 weeks is the most, although some might argue for 1 week.

[Anonymous]

i wouldnt eat it if you opened it that long ago. the date on a food product is generally for unopened items. after open, the shelf life changes depending on the product.

[Anonymous]

You can always make a quick pasta sauce (mix with milk or half and half with a little chopped shallot or onion). If you cook it it will be fine.