How many hours can cheese stay unrefrigerated?
To keep yourself safe from bacterial growth or spoilage, you should only keep cheese out for four hours, according to Adam Brock, director of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
What happens if you leave cheese unrefrigerated?
Leaving cheese out overnight may impact the quality of the product, but would notin most casesresult in a food safety issue, explains Adam Brock, director of technical services at Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. If anything, there’s a good chance you’re over-refrigerating your cheese.
Is cheese safe to eat if left out overnight?
Answer: Cheese can typically sit out at room temperature anywhere from 4 to 8 hours, depending on the type, and remain safe to eat. Soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert, can sit out at room temperature for up to 4 hours, according to the food safety specialists at Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension.
How long can cheddar cheese go unrefrigerated?
When serving soft and processed cheeses, it is safer to discard them if they have been sitting out for more than 2 hours, and hard cheeses should be wrapped well and put back in the refrigerator if they have been unrefrigerated for 4 hours or longer.