Can old smoked cheese kill you?

[Mike A.]

An amusing question here. I smoked some sharp cheddar today, and while reorganizing my basement frig, I rediscovered a couple blocks of Monterey Jack cheese way in the back that I had smoked on the WSM . . . in 2007.

They are vacuum sealed and look perfect. I don't really need to keep them, but . . . has anyone else done this? Can 7 year old cheese be safe?

Any advice appreciated.

 

[Clint]

just try a little bit - see how it tastes and if you feel sick




j/k, I don't have a clue.

 

[Tom Golden]

I pay a fortune for Balderson's 8 yr old cheese. Go figure.

 

[Frank H]

If a big chunk gets lodged in your windpipe it could do you in , but I think if it smells ok and tastes normal it won't hurt you. Like Clint sez...just try a little.

 

[jfortson]

Invite some friends (or in-laws) over and let them try it.

 

[Charles H.]

If a big chunk gets lodged in your windpipe it could do you in , but I think if it smells ok and tastes normal it won't hurt you. Like Clint sez...just try a little.

Invite some friends (or in-laws) over and let them try it.

I wish I saw this thread sooner, y'all beat. Me to it

 

[Marc]

Get "Mikey" to try it & see if he likes it. Smoked;vac packed(still a good seal?) and refrigerated... I'd probably try it. That's me but I don't always make the wisest decisions!

 

[S.Six]

Cheese doesn't go bad, it goes Good!

 

[Dwain Pannell]

I am no cheese expert but Aged Monterey Jack is Dry Jack.

http://www.cheese.com/monterey-jack/

 

[James Harvey]

Think about the last/first time you had food poisoning. Would you chance it again for old cheese?

 

[timothy]

In the fridge or freezer? Smoked and vac-sealed should last quite awhile in the fridge and forever in the freezer.
http://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/17724

Tim