Can Roquefort Cheese Go Bad?

Roquefort cheese that is going bad typically will develop a very hard texture, will darken in color, will develop a strong smell and mold may appear; see instructions above for how to handle mold on a wedge of Roquefort cheese.

Is it safe to eat expired blue cheese?

Blue cheese should be discarded if there are any changes in its appearance or smell. Consuming spoiled blue cheese can cause food poisoning and increase exposure to harmful mycotoxins.

Can I eat out of date Roquefort cheese?

Blue cheese keeps up for up to a couple of weeks past its date. Store it in the fridge, and make sure the leftover cheese can breathe. ... If there's some mold that's not native to the cheese, discard it. Same thing if it smells like ammonia or the creamy part has changed color.