Can I eat the cheese past the best by date?

The safety of eating cheese past its best-by date depends on the type of cheese and how it's been stored. For naturally-aged cheddar cheese, it can continue to age and sharpen in your fridge if stored properly in an unopened package below 40°F.

However, for stirred curd cheeses like Monterey Jack, Colby, and Pepper Jack, it's not recommended to eat them after the code date due to their higher moisture content. Always check for signs of spoilage such as mold, odd odors, slimy texture, or sour flavor before consuming any cheese past its best-by date. When in doubt, it's better to be safe and discard the cheese. And lastly, please note that for legal reasons, we cannot officially recommend that you eat ANY Tillamook Cheese past its expiration date.