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Foods that have natural mold origins are safe to eat if there is small bacterial growth. Cheese with mold -- hard cheese, cheese made with mold (like a blue cheese) as well as cured meats and salami -- is safe to eat if you cut out at least one inch from the moldy spot. Cooked foods, leftovers, soft cheese and produce with mold should not only be thrown away, but should not be smelled for safety; breathing in mold can cause respiratory problems.